<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Data Dive: Marina & Maitama]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekly brief showcases our analysis of salient and recent developments in the corporate sector (Marina) and our musings on matters of public policy (Maitama).]]></description><link>https://dataphyte.substack.com/s/marina-and-maitama</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!l7ze!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F78696905-592d-403d-aedf-c770968e2f01_256x256.png</url><title>Data Dive: Marina &amp; Maitama</title><link>https://dataphyte.substack.com/s/marina-and-maitama</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:03:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://dataphyte.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[dataphyte@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[dataphyte@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[dataphyte@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[dataphyte@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Capital Importation Growth, Uneven Economic Gains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria&#8217;s capital importation is rising, but the benefits are unevenly distributed.]]></description><link>https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/nigerias-capital-importation-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/nigerias-capital-importation-growth</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:33:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qXdO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nigeria&#8217;s capital importation is rising, but the benefits are unevenly distributed. While headline figures suggest renewed investor confidence, the structure of these inflows indicates mixed outcomes, with gains concentrated within financial systems and government balance sheets, and limited transmission to households and the real economy.</p><p>Nigeria&#8217;s capital importation, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), grew notably in 2025. It rose by 7% in Q4 2025 compared with Q3 2025, while year-on-year inflows surged by 88% compared with 2024</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qXdO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qXdO!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qXdO!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qXdO!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qXdO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qXdO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png" width="728" height="450.14666666666665" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:742,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:728,&quot;bytes&quot;:107448,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://dataphyte.substack.com/i/193717509?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qXdO!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qXdO!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qXdO!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qXdO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d0766ce-cf5e-48f5-9ed7-8e80529e1bf5_1200x742.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>This increase was largely driven by portfolio investment, which recorded the most significant growth. Foreign direct investment (FDI) also increased, though it remained a relatively small share of total inflows.</p><p>Portfolio investment accounted for about 85% of total capital importation, followed by other investments such as trade credits, loans, and currency deposits at roughly 10%. FDI accounted for just 5%, underscoring its limited share despite its economic importance.</p><p>This means that for every $100 entering Nigeria, only about $5 goes into long-term productive investment, while $85 is channelled into short-term financial assets.</p><p></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://dataphyte.com/issue/marina-maitama/2026/04/nigerias-capital-importation-growth-uneven-economic-gains&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Continue Reading&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://dataphyte.com/issue/marina-maitama/2026/04/nigerias-capital-importation-growth-uneven-economic-gains"><span>Continue Reading</span></a></p><p></p><div><hr></div><h4><strong>Read this also:</strong></h4><h4>China Dominates Nigeria&#8217;s Imports in Q1 2025</h4><p>According to the latest foreign trade data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), 30 per cent of goods imported into Nigeria between January and March 2025 originated from China.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CT9k!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa6d1bd5a-b775-4c3d-9822-317cf2c250b7_1450x741.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CT9k!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa6d1bd5a-b775-4c3d-9822-317cf2c250b7_1450x741.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CT9k!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa6d1bd5a-b775-4c3d-9822-317cf2c250b7_1450x741.png 848w, 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effects that are still visible today.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In March 2026, the United Nations General Assembly reinforced this reality by <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/03/1167199">adopting</a> a resolution that recognises the slave trade in Africa as the &#8220;gravest crime against humanity,&#8221; while also calling for an apology from member states and the establishment of a reparations fund.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!S_YK!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24e6f918-558c-41cb-858e-2e57e4da4a9e_1722x1999.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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href="https://punchng.com/maiduguri-bombings-police-confirm-23-dead-108-injured/">multiple</a></strong> explosions occurred at three locations in Maiduguri, Borno State. The blasts affected crowded and strategic areas, including the Post Office Flyover, the Maiduguri Monday Market, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, locations typically busy with civilian activity. By the end of the night, 23 people had been confirmed dead, while 108 others sustained varying degrees of injuries.</p><p>According to the spokesperson of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, preliminary findings indicate that the attacks may have been carried out by suspected suicide bombers.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BJDA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcec6ad-5011-45da-9273-78d3ab146e95_1200x825.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!BJDA!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbbcec6ad-5011-45da-9273-78d3ab146e95_1200x825.png 424w, 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followed the choices made in government and the realities faced by...]]></description><link>https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/marina-and-maitamas-top-stories-of</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/marina-and-maitamas-top-stories-of</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:38:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/399d138b-de91-4567-af60-c66ec544ca23_1200x675.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Dear Loyal Readers,</strong></p><p>Merry Christmas. We hope the season has given you a moment to slow down, catch your breath, and enjoy time with the people that matter.</p><p>Throughout 2025, Marina and Maitama followed the choices made in government and the realities faced by the private sector, unpacking how policies shape markets, businesses, and everyday life. It has been a year of big shifts, tough trade-offs, and important conversations, and we&#8217;re grateful you stayed with us through it all.</p><p>As we look ahead to 2026, our commitment remains the same: to serve you even better with clear, data-driven stories that make sense of policy and business in Nigeria.</p><p>Below are the five most-read Marina and Maitama stories of 2025.</p><h2>Top Pick 1</h2><p>The most-read Marina and Maitama story of 2025 was &#8220;<a href="https://dataphyte.com/issue/marina-maitama/2025/09/nupeng-vs-dangote-refinery-a-brewing-clash-over-union-rights-and-fuel-distribution">NUPENG vs Dangote Refinery: A Brewing Clash Over Union Rights and Fuel Distribution</a>.&#8221; It examined the growing clash between the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, a dispute that pushed labour rights in Nigeria&#8217;s oil sector into the national spotlight.</p><p>At the centre of the story were NUPENG&#8217;s allegations that Dangote barred newly recruited truck drivers from joining unions, despite constitutional and labour law protections. Tensions escalated after the refinery rolled out its own Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck fleet, which the union viewed as a threat to long-standing fuel distribution jobs.</p><p>Government mediation produced a brief truce, but its collapse triggered strike threats, fuel shortages, and sharp price spikes in several states. Beyond labour, the episode raised wider concerns about market power, fuel pricing, and how Nigeria balances efficiency with workers&#8217; rights as the Dangote refinery reshapes the downstream oil sector.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hfsG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6e6b55c5-8844-4d69-b583-7e4289f24fc8_1484x728.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hfsG!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6e6b55c5-8844-4d69-b583-7e4289f24fc8_1484x728.png 424w, 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It showed how higher reserves help steady the naira, lower Nigeria&#8217;s Eurobond borrowing costs, and improve investor confidence by reducing perceived risk in the economy.</p><p>The analysis also traced what drove the rebound, from improved crude oil production and rising non-oil exports to key Central Bank reforms in the foreign exchange market.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!xlq-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F87dd54c7-77f7-4701-be3e-3ee5b670c3dd_1200x742.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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growth. It showed that despite Nigeria having one of the highest interest rates in Africa, credit to the private sector continued to expand, suggesting that businesses were borrowing out of necessity rather than confidence, driven by inflation, rising operating costs, and limited financing alternatives.</p><p>The analysis also explored the policy risks behind the rate cut. While the CBN pointed to slowing inflation and improving macro indicators, the story questioned whether recent disinflation was partly the result of CPI rebasing rather than real relief in living costs.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EIl0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F66459303-4746-4865-a95a-d5c039793fee_1220x742.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EIl0!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F66459303-4746-4865-a95a-d5c039793fee_1220x742.png 424w, 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highlighting the pressures facing downstream oil marketers as fuel price deregulation, weaker demand, rising costs, and tighter financing reshape the sector. The story showed that while deregulation is a major backdrop, broader macroeconomic stress and the emergence of new competitors like the Dangote Refinery are also testing traditional business models.</p><p>The Maitama angle turned to Nigeria&#8217;s growing GMO debate, unpacking the science, regulation, and public trust issues surrounding genetically modified crops. It explained Nigeria&#8217;s regulatory framework under the NBMA, Nigeria&#8217;s position as one of Africa&#8217;s leading GMO adopters, and evidence showing how biotechnology can support food security.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0sXp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F961b5d4f-dcb7-4248-9115-66a585495847_1211x1999.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0sXp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F961b5d4f-dcb7-4248-9115-66a585495847_1211x1999.png 424w, 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The story showed how Nigerian investors increasingly drove market activity, with financial services accounting for the bulk of trading, reflecting renewed confidence in local equities but also exposing the market&#8217;s growing sector concentration risk.</p><p>The Maitama angle focused on the newly signed Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, unpacking its ambition to strengthen the sector through higher capital requirements and compulsory coverage. While the reforms aim to boost resilience and support Nigeria&#8217;s $1 trillion economy goal, the story raised concerns about smaller insurers being squeezed out, possible consolidation, higher premiums, and whether the changes will expand insurance penetration or further narrow the market.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HWXI!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F48a0ffc9-da92-40b1-bb5a-b2bebc982291_1260x778.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HWXI!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F48a0ffc9-da92-40b1-bb5a-b2bebc982291_1260x778.png 424w, 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isPermaLink="false">https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/nigerias-latest-borrowing-and-its-economic-ripple</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:18:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ff539c18-6e07-4b4c-aaee-6e91e69d57ad_1200x675.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PhzI!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F56c954fe-a796-493f-ad64-2e252d95706b_1317x900.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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that continues to shape the nation&#8217;s fiscal health and the lives of its citizens.</p><p>Despite regulations like the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007, which mandates borrowing only for capital investments and human development, the rules are often ignored or loosely enforced. The result is excessive borrowing that rarely translates into productive investments.</p><p>Nigeria&#8217;s debt profile has significantly increased in the last 13 years, from N7.6 trillion in 2012 to N149.4 trillion in 2025.</p><p>Several factors have driven Nigeria&#8217;s deepening debt crisis. Among them is Nigeria&#8217;s heavy reliance on borrowing and a consistent pattern of deficit financing, with the government having increasingly turned to both domestic and foreign loans to bridge budget shortfalls.</p><p>Secondly, the Naira&#8217;s depreciation has worsened the cost of servicing external debts. Following the Naira devaluation in June 2023 and June 2024, the exchange rate fluctuated from about N460 to N1500 per dollar, increasing the burden on existing foreign obligations.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ivLE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1d0126b-78c8-4366-8174-aad4166fff03_1200x742.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ivLE!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff1d0126b-78c8-4366-8174-aad4166fff03_1200x742.png 424w, 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gl1-!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff20486ac-8193-4c9e-9b8a-e42ac68088b1_1450x900.webp 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gl1-!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff20486ac-8193-4c9e-9b8a-e42ac68088b1_1450x900.webp 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gl1-!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff20486ac-8193-4c9e-9b8a-e42ac68088b1_1450x900.webp 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gl1-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff20486ac-8193-4c9e-9b8a-e42ac68088b1_1450x900.webp 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img 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After sixteen rate hikes between 2022 and 2024, this small but symbolic shift suggests the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is becoming more confident that inflation is finally slowing.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uG7f!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F57656cb4-04c1-43a7-bdbf-7a4b69fcfbc6_1220x742.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uG7f!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F57656cb4-04c1-43a7-bdbf-7a4b69fcfbc6_1220x742.png 424w, 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Nigeria&#8217;s Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), the benchmark <a href="https://www.cbn.gov.ng/MonetaryPolicy/decisions.html">interest</a> rate, was most recently adjusted to 27.00% in September 2025, following a 50 basis point reduction from 27.50%. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) lowered the rate because of slowing inflation, aiming to make borrowing cheaper and encourage spending to boost the economy, while also aiming to maintain stability and prevent excessive price increases. </p><p>Between January 2022 and September 2025, the Central Bank raised interest rates 16 times, reflecting a tightening stance in <a href="https://archive.dataphyte.com/latest-reports/economy/the-cbn-raises-interest-rate-again/">response</a> to inflationary pressures. However, in 2025, the rate has only been raised once, suggesting a shift in policy towards caution and possibly signaling greater confidence in moderating inflation trends.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OcoF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f666eb9-be89-4015-b26d-73fe284d32a8_1220x742.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OcoF!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1f666eb9-be89-4015-b26d-73fe284d32a8_1220x742.png 424w, 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This week, a different twist has emerged, Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the dismissal of some employees.</p><p>In a statement, the refinery <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/823987-dangote-refinery-sacks-workers-gives-reasons.html">explained</a> that the decision was not arbitrary but a response to &#8220;repeated acts of sabotage&#8221; which, it said, posed safety risks and disrupted operations. Management added that the move was necessary to protect the multi-billion-dollar facility and keep it running efficiently.</p><p>The dismissals follow weeks of public attention on the refinery, including earlier tensions with NUPENG that led to government mediation and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in September 2025. 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At the heart of the dispute are accusations of anti-union practices, broken agreements, and fears of job losses in Nigeria&#8217;s already fragile downstream oil sector.</p><p>The flashpoint lies in NUPENG&#8217;s claim that Dangote Petroleum Refinery is blocking new truck drivers from unionising. The union alleges that drivers are being compelled to sign contracts barring them from joining any labour body, an act it says strips workers of their constitutional right to freedom of association.</p><p>The dispute <a href="https://nairametrics.com/2025/09/16/dangote-acquires-6000-dry-cargo-trucks-amid-nupeng-dispute/">intensified</a> with Dangote&#8217;s unveiling of a new fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks, designed to transport petroleum products directly from the refinery to the market. While the refinery presents this as innovation and efficiency, NUPENG sees a threat. For decades, its members have been the backbone of fuel distribution in Nigeria, and the union has not hesitated to resort to strikes whenever it believes those jobs or rights are under pressure.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KgQN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2bbe24e3-d9cc-4271-9115-1f544de45cf6_1484x728.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!KgQN!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2bbe24e3-d9cc-4271-9115-1f544de45cf6_1484x728.png 424w, 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The impact goes beyond government finances...]]></description><link>https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/icymi-the-rise-and-reward-of-nigerias-47-month-high-foreign-reserves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/icymi-the-rise-and-reward-of-nigerias-47-month-high-foreign-reserves</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:41:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/672ae6ad-fd96-4a00-890c-4733b0238870_1200x675.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d4U-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8a03ba09-2180-4043-a173-15b1878ddd29_1439x900.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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They help Nigeria meet international payment obligations, stabilise the naira, and strengthen investor confidence.</p><p>This increase is being <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cenbankng/posts/cbn-reports-strongest-net-reserve-position-in-over-three-years-the-central-bank-/1107386584766442/">attributed</a> to rising foreign exchange inflows, supported by higher oil production, stronger export earnings, and targeted Central Bank policies.</p><p>High foreign reserves give a country stability, credibility, and resilience. 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In July 2025, domestic crude production reached 1.51 million barrels...]]></description><link>https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/the-rise-and-reward-of-nigerias-47</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/the-rise-and-reward-of-nigerias-47</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:25:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7551b02e-66ae-4f83-869f-f3aade43abf6_750x375.webp" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!d4U-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8a03ba09-2180-4043-a173-15b1878ddd29_1439x900.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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They help Nigeria meet international payment obligations, stabilise the naira, and strengthen investor confidence.</p><p>This increase is being <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cenbankng/posts/cbn-reports-strongest-net-reserve-position-in-over-three-years-the-central-bank-/1107386584766442/">attributed</a> to rising foreign exchange inflows, supported by higher oil production, stronger export earnings, and targeted Central Bank policies.</p><p>High foreign reserves give a country stability, credibility, and resilience. They make it easier for governments to defend the currency, for businesses to operate with predictable costs, and for investors to commit long-term and short term capital.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2Es8!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fda0912c3-584b-41e1-8565-345182507eab_1200x742.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!2Es8!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fda0912c3-584b-41e1-8565-345182507eab_1200x742.png 424w, 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It started at N535.54 billion in January, declined to N466.82 billion in February...]]></description><link>https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/icymi-nigerian-investors-drive-domestic-portfolio-growth-as-financial-services-take-the-lead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/icymi-nigerian-investors-drive-domestic-portfolio-growth-as-financial-services-take-the-lead</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:18:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/2444a462-8c7b-4297-bb1e-6c9ff979ebc2_1200x675.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!HN-q!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd3f0ef77-934f-4f58-8d7f-ab3058622de8_1450x900.png" 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seven months under review. According to the NGX, this surge was largely driven by block trades, meaning a large volume of transactions took place within a short window.</p><p>The trend suggests that Nigerians are renewing their interest in the local stock market, particularly in banking, consumer goods, and financial services, as they seek avenues to grow and preserve wealth. Since domestic portfolio investments are driven by local participation, this surge essentially reflects increased confidence among Nigerian investors.</p><p>From the beginning of the year, DPI has shown notable fluctuations. 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in the seven months under review. According to the NGX, this surge was largely driven by block trades, meaning a large volume of transactions took place within a short window.</p><p>The trend suggests that Nigerians are renewing their interest in the local stock market, particularly in banking, consumer goods, and financial services, as they seek avenues to grow and preserve wealth. Since domestic portfolio investments are driven by local participation, this surge essentially reflects increased confidence among Nigerian investors.</p><p>From the beginning of the year, DPI has shown notable fluctuations. It started at N535.54 billion in January, declined to N466.82 billion in February, and further dipped to its lowest point of N415.62 billion in March before it started picking up.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UYSb!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe3285142-8241-4530-a4b6-10c9a275f838_1260x778.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UYSb!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe3285142-8241-4530-a4b6-10c9a275f838_1260x778.png 424w, 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The slump occurred despite a significantly lower tax expense of N246.6 million, compared to N2.20 billion in H1 2024, a reduction primarily driven by a decline in pre-tax earnings from N10.22 billion to N1.15 billion. The lower taxable base, coupled with the company&#8217;s reduced revenue, naturally cut the amount of tax payable. 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Several other African...]]></description><link>https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/sowing-trust-and-growing-science-nigerias-gmo-debate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/sowing-trust-and-growing-science-nigerias-gmo-debate</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:14:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/7f2593fb-cc40-4639-8452-3942973aef6d_1140x570.webp" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!y-sp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F482b29f6-c8c0-410e-8a0f-0a323a5c29c8_1224x898.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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The slump occurred despite a significantly lower tax expense of N246.6 million, compared to N2.20 billion in H1 2024, a reduction primarily driven by a decline in pre-tax earnings from N10.22 billion to N1.15 billion. The lower taxable base, coupled with the company&#8217;s reduced revenue, naturally cut the amount of tax payable. 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Until now, only heavyweights in cement, oil, telecoms, and agriculture, like Dangote Cement, MTN Nigeria, Seplat, and Presco, have occupied the N100+ zone. GTCO&#8217;s entry into this group signals rising investor confidence in its performance and long-term growth.</p><p>GTCO&#8217;s rise came shortly after its listing on the London Stock Exchange, a move seen as a bid to attract more global capital. But soon after, the stock dropped to N93.05.</p><p>Since hitting the N101 peak, GTCO shares have seen few daily changes. Between July 17 and July 25, prices ranged between N93 and N95. By July 25, it closed at N94.45. 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This move would mark the first listing of its kind in Nigeria&#8217;s oil and gas downstream sector and could reshape the structure of Nigeria&#8217;s capital market and the oil and gas capital market sector.</p><p>The proposed listing signals a deepening of Nigeria&#8217;s capital market, potentially attracting global investors, injecting foreign exchange into the economy, and demonstrating that Nigeria can support large-scale industrial listings. For a capital market often dominated by banks, telecoms, and FMCGs, this could mark a shift toward strategic sectors like energy infrastructure.</p><h3><strong>Nigeria&#8217;s Bumpy Stock Market, But Gaining Confidence</strong></h3><p>The NGX All Share Index, which tracks the general health of the stock market. In 2024, it dipped as low as 96,579 points, but things changed in 2025. 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The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but strategic waterway through which one-fifth of the world&#8217;s oil supply flows (about 20% of global oil and gas), is under renewed threat. Iran, in response to U.S. and Israeli actions, has reiterated its warning to close the passage.</p><p>For Nigeria, this looming oil shock comes with a familiar boom-or-bust dynamic.</p><p>In the short term, higher oil prices offer a <a href="https://guardian.ng/business-services/what-rising-oil-prices-mean-for-nigerias-fiscal-position-stable-naira/">fiscal</a> lifeline. As a major oil exporter, Nigeria stands to gain from elevated crude prices through increased foreign exchange earnings and stronger revenue inflows. This has the potential to support budget implementation and debt servicing.</p><p>But for consumers, in this case, Nigerians, the consequences are far less favourable, rising fuel and transport costs, increased inflation, and heavier household spending burdens.</p><p>In the long term, the situation is even more volatile. Without sufficient domestic refining capacity, consistent investment in renewable energy, or strong fiscal discipline, Nigeria remains dangerously exposed to external oil price shocks.</p><p>Since February 2025, global crude oil prices have been on a consistent downward trend, with further declines likely in June 2025.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cJHX!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0c79fd71-5134-4ca3-81b5-39712c2c81db_1792x742.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cJHX!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0c79fd71-5134-4ca3-81b5-39712c2c81db_1792x742.png 424w, 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With this level of dependence, oil price volatility...]]></description><link>https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/nigerias-stance-as-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-threaten-oil-stock</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/nigerias-stance-as-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-threaten-oil-stock</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:49:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/15065076-6050-4eb1-ac5e-a12a11b22358_1200x675.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ayks!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F78a59424-0881-41d1-b583-24260c2b98cc_1409x893.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3><strong>Nigeria&#8217;s Stance as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Oil Shock</strong></h3><p>Global crude oil prices are projected to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/06/25/business/energy-environment/strait-hormuz-oil.html">surge</a> as tensions escalate in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but strategic waterway through which one-fifth of the world&#8217;s oil supply flows (about 20% of global oil and gas), is under renewed threat. Iran, in response to U.S. and Israeli actions, has reiterated its warning to close the passage.</p><p>For Nigeria, this looming oil shock comes with a familiar boom-or-bust dynamic.</p><p>In the short term, higher oil prices offer a <a href="https://guardian.ng/business-services/what-rising-oil-prices-mean-for-nigerias-fiscal-position-stable-naira/">fiscal</a> lifeline. As a major oil exporter, Nigeria stands to gain from elevated crude prices through increased foreign exchange earnings and stronger revenue inflows. This has the potential to support budget implementation and debt servicing.</p><p>But for consumers, in this case, Nigerians, the consequences are far less favourable, rising fuel and transport costs, increased inflation, and heavier household spending burdens.</p><p>In the long term, the situation is even more volatile. Without sufficient domestic refining capacity, consistent investment in renewable energy, or strong fiscal discipline, Nigeria remains dangerously exposed to external oil price shocks.</p><p>Since February 2025, global crude oil prices have been on a consistent downward trend, with further declines likely in June 2025.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cJHX!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0c79fd71-5134-4ca3-81b5-39712c2c81db_1792x742.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cJHX!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0c79fd71-5134-4ca3-81b5-39712c2c81db_1792x742.png 424w, 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Although there was a decrease from 52.2 in April 2025 to 522.1 in May 2025, the PMI has remained above the 50.0 threshold throughout 2025, signalling sustained growth in business activity.</p><p>According to the CBN, a PMI reading above 50.0 indicates expansion, below 50.0 signals contraction, and exactly 50.0 denotes no change in business conditions. 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While granular, real-time data on deposit types remains limited, the available figures help illuminate how Nigerian private sector deposit behaviour responds to macroeconomic conditions, particularly interest rate and inflation trends.</p><p>Between January 2018 and November 2019, Nigerians in the private sector steadily grew their bank deposits. However, the pattern of this growth didn&#8217;t always align with classical <a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-999X.1981.tb00669.x/pdf#:~:text=Most%20classical%20economists%20accepted%20this%2C%20believing%20that,interest%20and%20the%20expected%20profitability%20of%20investments.&amp;text=In%20the%20classical%20analytical%20framework%20the%20tendency,the%20supply%20of%20and%20demand%20for%20labour.">economic</a> expectations, where individuals are expected to make rational decisions based on their expectations of future prices, wages, and interest rates.</p><p>Despite a slight dip in interest rates, from 14% to 13.5%, and persistent inflationary pressures that eroded the real value of money, both savings and time deposits increased steadily. Savings deposits grew the fastest, followed by time deposits, while demand deposits grew slowly.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!R37C!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F983bc19a-ac27-40a1-8c0b-8f4fb67fb151_1200x742.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!R37C!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F983bc19a-ac27-40a1-8c0b-8f4fb67fb151_1200x742.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!R37C!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F983bc19a-ac27-40a1-8c0b-8f4fb67fb151_1200x742.png 848w, 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However, the pattern of this growth didn&#8217;t...]]></description><link>https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/interest-rates-and-deposit-choices-how-economic-factors-shape-nigerian-saving-habits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://dataphyte.substack.com/p/interest-rates-and-deposit-choices-how-economic-factors-shape-nigerian-saving-habits</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Dataphyte]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:55:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b463e9fc-bf61-4363-8070-85e14d92a155_1200x675.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!vvy5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc90c6251-817c-43b5-9e68-b282586f44c6_1438x878.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div 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While granular, real-time data on deposit types remains limited, the available figures help illuminate how Nigerian private sector deposit behaviour responds to macroeconomic conditions, particularly interest rate and inflation trends.</p><p>Between January 2018 and November 2019, Nigerians in the private sector steadily grew their bank deposits. However, the pattern of this growth didn&#8217;t always align with classical <a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-999X.1981.tb00669.x/pdf#:~:text=Most%20classical%20economists%20accepted%20this%2C%20believing%20that,interest%20and%20the%20expected%20profitability%20of%20investments.&amp;text=In%20the%20classical%20analytical%20framework%20the%20tendency,the%20supply%20of%20and%20demand%20for%20labour.">economic</a> expectations, where individuals are expected to make rational decisions based on their expectations of future prices, wages, and interest rates.</p><p>Despite a slight dip in interest rates, from 14% to 13.5%, and persistent inflationary pressures that eroded the real value of money, both savings and time deposits increased steadily. 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