Olanrewaju Rufai
Finance and Strategy Analyst
Bio
'Lanre holds a first class degree in Management and Masters degrees in Management and Finance. A Finance and Strategy Analyst by profession, he is passionate about finance and governance.
Governance - 16 NOV 2022
Is Nigeria a developed country?
This article shows why Nigeria is underdeveloped and provides actionable solutions to the country’s underdevelopment.
Governance - 08 MAY 2020
The effect of time lags on policy making
An analysis of time and policy lags and their impact on Nigeria’s development
Governance - 06 DEC 2019
How Our Political Structure is Holding Nigeria Back
Nigeria's political structure has stifled her development for decades, there is a need for change.
Finance - 21 JUN 2019
Jumia and MTN survive in spite of Nigeria's harsh business environment
Despite the successes of some Nigerian tech companies, the Nigerian business environment remains stifling
Finance - 15 MAR 2019
Nigeria can make more money from its diaspora citizens
As more Nigerians relocate abroad, funding by diaspora Nigerians could be an alternative to usual sources
Economy - 19 DEC 2018
Nigerians love free things, but this comes at a price
This article examines why many Nigerians are seemingly unwilling to pay fair prices for goods and services.
Finance - 22 OCT 2018
Is Nigeria overdoing Regulation?
Recent regulatory approaches entrench a perception that the country remains hostile towards businesses
Economy - 23 AUG 2018
Once poor, always poor?
This article examines why impoverished families in Nigeria tend to continue to remain poor over generations
Economy - 16 MAY 2018
From Venezuela, to Nigeria, with Love
What can Nigeria learn from the economic failure of Venezuela, another petrostate?
Economy - 19 MAR 2018
Is it now easy to do business in Nigeria?
Nigeria shot up the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Ranking. Does this mark a change in the environment?
Finance - 25 JAN 2018
Nigeria and the failure of Foreign Investment
We explain why Nigeria remains an unattractive destination for foreign investment.
Finance - 21 NOV 2017
The dangers of high interest rates in Nigeria
Many groups bemoan Nigeria's high interest rates, but what are its precise effects on the economy?
Finance - 28 SEP 2017
Living Tax Free in Nigeria
What are the costs and benefits of granting coporate tax holidays in Nigeria?
Finance - 15 AUG 2017
Nigeria's Big Short
We take you through a brief guide on short selling on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
Economy - 31 MAY 2017
The Economy Under President Buhari
How has the nation's economy fared after two years of President Buhari in power?
Finance - 19 APR 2017
The Luxury of Saving
We examine the mismatch between Nigeria's propensity to save and to consume.
Finance - 22 MAR 2017
Should MTN list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange?
Why has MTN refused to list on the NSE and stayed private for so long?
Finance - 03 MAR 2017
Nigeria’s Impossible Trinity
Has the CBN broken the cardinal rule in monetary economics?
Finance - 10 FEB 2017
The Future of Jobs: Nigerians Need Not Apply
Technology, abetted by the state of public education, is set to deepen Nigeria's unemployment conundrum.
Finance - 27 JAN 2017
Funding AMCON 2: Have To Earn It To Get It
The proposal to attract private investors to a new AMCON raises some pertinent questions.
Finance - 17 JAN 2017
Public Debt: How Much Is Too Much?
Nigeria's high debt to revenue ratio offers a cautionary note to proposed borrowing plans.
Finance - 06 JAN 2017
Fixed-Float: A Battle for Convergence
The CBN's restriction of MTOs is a misdirected attempt at solving Nigeria's forex problems.
Finance - 06 JAN 2017
Banking On Failure
Nigeria's banking industry teeters on the brink as a result of poor asset quality.