Rates, policy and honest context - the blog behind the market terminal.
Nigeria's barite and industrial-minerals story: their uses, how prices are set in dollars and converted to naira, and what they mean for non-oil exports.
What a central bank's gold reserves are, how they sit alongside dollar reserves, and what gold holdings mean for the naira and Nigeria's financial strength.
What a current account balance is, how Nigeria's imports, exports and remittances feed it, and why a surplus or deficit matters for the naira.
What an FX forward is, how it locks a future exchange rate, and how Nigerian importers and exporters use forwards to manage naira volatility.
Why the US dollar strengthens or weakens worldwide, how the Fed and global demand drive it, and what a strong dollar means for the naira and Nigeria.
How the naira exchange rate evolved from a pound peg to a managed float: the key regimes, the big devaluations, and what the journey means today.
How to pay for Google Workspace, iCloud, the App Store and Play Store in Nigeria in 2026 when your naira card is declined: dollar cards, billing and tips.
What a chargeback is, how to dispute a wrong or failed card transaction in Nigeria, timelines, and how it differs for local and international payments.
A step-by-step guide to opening a Zenith Bank domiciliary account in Nigeria: requirements, documents, funding, and using it for dollars, pounds or euros.
A step-by-step guide to opening an Access Bank domiciliary account in Nigeria: requirements, documents, funding, and using it for dollars, pounds or euros.
