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At 66, Nigeria is at a pivotal crossroads. President Tinubu says painful reforms are working and prosperity lies ahead. But when will these reforms create much more jobs, curb high inflation, deliver reliable power, strengthen institutions, lift millions from poverty and improve living standards—or are they simply promises Nigerians have heard before? This analysis argues that Nigeria cannot affor...

UK Prime Minister Burnham is pursuing policies that critics see as a return to socialism, including broader welfare provision, state-owned utilities and closer ties with the EU. We examine the economic risks, potential backlash and likely market response.  Today, it was the groundbreaking ceremony, as work began on Kenya’s Lamu Dangote Refinery amid earlier protests and legal challenges. US Presid...

The EU was on the menu, so was Africa and emerging Asia, Taiwan and Ukraine – as Trump and XI dined at a summit event that signalled a reshaping of a new global power axis. How should nations be responding to the different dynamic emerging? But the November midterm elections in the US could change everything. Could it? This is one episode you need to watch.

Trump and Xi Jinping met amid ceremony and fine dining, against a backdrop of a fragile trade truce, AI competition, and geopolitical tensions. This episode examines whether economic partnership can outweigh strategic rivalry and what the summit and recent market shifts mean for global markets and Africa. Morgan Stanley analysts warn that a proposed US diesel ban could force refiners to reduce out...

Nigeria's Central Bank stunned markets with its biggest interest-rate cut in nearly 20 years, resetting the MPR to 23%. Is this a strategic recalibration to boost growth, confidence, investment, and jobs, or a risky move amid inflation concerns and global uncertainty? We break down the decision, market reaction, and economic implications.  US President Trump at the United Nations General asse...

Anthropic has appointed Accenture as an independent evaluator of its models’ safety. Both companies expect to invest at least $1 billion in new safeguards to address AI-related risks, marking the first use of an independent evaluator. Should the rapid development of artificial intelligence be slowed in the interest of safety?  This episode examines the debate over AI risks, industry competition, a...

As expected, the Bank of Japan today raised interest rates to 1.25%, following similar moves by the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the European Central Bank last week. The Bank of England was the outlier, opting for a cautious hold. Central banks are signalling that rates will remain higher for longer amid persistent inflation, volatile energy markets, trade wars and geopolitical tensions.

The Dangote IPO is drawing national and indeed global attention — but what lessons, risks and implications does it present? Nigeria’s annual inflation eased to 15.39% in August, while JP Morgan reinstated naira-denominated government bonds in its emerging market index a decade after removing the country. Is Nigeria’s economy finally emerging from the woods?

Is the IMF supporting recovery in developing countries, or deepening inequality through austerity measures? This episode explores OXFAM’s warnings, rising poverty and inflation, mounting social unrest, and the wider debate over IMF policies. Also look out this week for coverage of the upcoming US Federal Reserve FOMC and Bank of England MPC rate decisions, as well as Nigeria’s August inflation dat...

The ECB’s latest rate hike, combined with hotter-than-expected US inflation data, has increased speculation that the Federal Reserve could raise rates again. Rising energy prices, stubborn inflation, and growing debt costs are putting pressure on global markets. Meanwhile, BRICS leaders gather amid geopolitical tensions, and the UK economy posts stronger-than-expected growth driven by AI. #Federal...

Apple enters the foldable smartphone market today with its highly anticipated iPhone Duo, unveiled by new CEO John Ternus.  South Africa’s economy contracted in Q2 as high energy costs weighed on its fragile recovery. Oil prices have again reached the $100 mark, as US-Iran retaliatory strikes deepen supply concerns and central bankers warn of renewed inflation risks.  Manufacturers are reassessing...

UK business confidence is improving, but firms remain concerned about taxes, regulation, energy costs and weak demand. As Andy Burnham settles in as Prime Minister, his new leadership team faces mounting pressure to revive growth, while global risks add further uncertainty to an already complex economic outlook for Chancellor Healey before his first Budget next month. Other major business stories...

Democratic Republic of Congo passport corruption case is moving closer to trial in a court in Brussels, renewing questions about governance, accountability and Africa’s development. DRC is often cited among the world's poorest countries despite its vast natural resources.  Professor Anthony Kila examines the roots of corruption, the systems that sustain it and how it can be defeated. He argue...

In latest central bank warnings about AI, Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, says ability to conduct cyberattacks is the most important concern. Transparency International is more concerned that illicit payments are increasingly leveraging alternative digital payment channels. The latest economic growth picture, from August Purchasing Manager’s Indices shows remarkable resilience in global e...

FIFA President Infantino’s $20B investment plan collapses as UEFA prepares a criminal complaint against him, highlighting football’s path to commercialisation, power struggles and geopolitics. AI bellwether NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says it has entered a golden age — but for whom – as its shares soar.  As global competition for money and power intensifies, the intensity of engineering of consent can...

Africa has shown strong resilience in a challenging environment as reforms and a new local value and growth mindset begins to take root.  Olusoji Elias, a global markets expert and Chief Counsel at Greyhorse Financial Corp., continues an earlier conversation on Africa’s role in global markets. He argues that effective regulatory and policy frameworks, whether for banks or other industries, must di...

The AI honeymoon may be ending, but the partnership between human and artificial intelligence is still in early stages. Tosin Fasidi, an accomplished procurement leader, strategist and speaker, examines the key issues and shares insights on how to get it right. As the initial excitement fades, organisations are shifting their focus to delivering tangible benefits.

Nigeria’s June inflation was largely unchanged at 15.91%, but food prices and energy-cost risks remain key concerns. As the Central Bank of Nigeria prepares for its July MPC meeting, investors and analysts are not expecting rate cuts. Instead, they are watching for signals on how the apex bank is interpreting the data and recent geopolitical developments. Nigeria’s reforms are beginning to deliver...

Artificial Intelligence adoption is entering a more challenging phase as costs rise, user frustration slowly grows, and CEOs face mounting pressure to prove real value. This episode explores why the initial AI honeymoon may be ending, the qualities tech-driven leaders need to move the needle, and why CEOs must lead in setting clear strategy to leverage AI - from being just a very smart tool into l...

Once defined by stewardship, the CEO role is now increasingly about survival. As AI, activist investors, market pressure, and shifting workplace cultures reshape leadership expectations, CEO profiles are changing and tenures are shortening. This episode explores why CEOs are stepping down in droves, why traditional governance is falling short, and the five traits a new genre of younger tech-driven...

In today’s World Economic Outlook update, the IMF points to a resilient, V-shaped recovery, but warns that inflation remains elevated amid geopolitical uncertainty. AI-driven investment is boosting semiconductor firms and reshaping global markets, while renewed US-Iran hostilities could trigger commodity price shocks that hit vulnerable economies hardest. The IMF urges central banks to stay focuse...

Seven OPEC+ countries have raised output by another 188,000 b/d as producers compete for market share amid geopolitical uncertainty and slowing growth. With Saudi Arabia, Iran, the US and others boosting supply, analysts are split: will Brent drop to $60, or will new tensions push prices higher? Plus other business headlines.

Global economies showed surprising resilience in the first half of 2026 despite inflation, energy price shocks, and geopolitical uncertainty. This episode examines the latest PMI data from the US, China, UK, Europe, South Africa, and Nigeria, while exploring central bank responses, growth risks and thoughts on the outlook for the second half.  We also replay clip of Ajibola Olomola, Partner KPMG N...

At halftime in 2026, Global Business Insights reviews the geoeconomic winners and losers. From SpaceX, Nvidia, AI, China and Africa’s integration to wars, inflation, and political shifts, this episode suggests that technology sovereignty, global trade fragmentation and cost-of-living politics may be the key drivers defining the global second half ahead. Ajibola Olomola, Partner at KPMG, also share...

What are the new ideas that will truly change Africa’s economic future? This episode explores why stronger growth forecasts are not enough, and what it will take to turn momentum into jobs, higher incomes and multi-decade transformation. From power and transport and digital infrastructure to scale, innovation, leadership and investment, we consider what real game change for Africa looks like. Pers...