Rates, policy and honest context - the blog behind the market terminal.
A plain guide to cassava and garri export from Nigeria: the world's largest producer, processed products, key markets, and why export prices are in dollars.
A plain guide to coal mining in Nigeria: the Enugu heritage, current deposits, uses in power and cement, and the dollar and energy context.
A plain guide to dolomite mining in Nigeria: where it is found, its role in steel, glass, agriculture and construction, and why it trades in dollars.
A plain guide to bitumen in Nigeria: the large natural deposits, why the country still imports for roads, and the dollar factor in construction costs.
A plain guide to kaolin (china clay) mining in Nigeria: where it is found, its role in ceramics, paper and pharmaceuticals, and why it trades in dollars.
A plain guide to feldspar mining in Nigeria: where it is found, its role in ceramics and glass, and why it is priced and traded in dollars.
Why printer and ink prices in Nigeria track the dollar: imported hardware and consumables, duty, and how the exchange rate drives the cost of printing.
Why air conditioner prices in Nigeria track the dollar: imported units, duty and freight, running cost, and how the exchange rate sets the price.
Why fridge and freezer prices in Nigeria track the dollar: imported units, duty and freight, and how the exchange rate sets the shelf price.
How to send money from Nigeria to Egypt in 2026: the naira to Egyptian pound rate, bank and app options, documentation, fees and timing for the corridor.