‘Nigeria is a country of 200 million people… there are a lot of eggheads that can make a difference,’ says the 2023 presidential election hopeful

Former Zenith Bank CFO Udom Emmanuel, Governor of Akwa Ibom, reflects on how his corporate career has informed his public life

The governor of Akwa Ibom helped keep it one of the safest states in Nigeria

Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel calls for a re-examination of Nigeria’s education curricula

Governor Udom Emmanuel explains how developing a collaborative relationship with business has transformed Akwa Ibom

In an economy often dependent on diesel, a reliable natural gas supply can be a game changer

The infrastructure of Nigeria’s gas network has been completely revolutionised by Axxela, but they aren’t done yet and have big ambitions for the country’s natural gas pipelines

One of the southern coastal states of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom has undergone rapid change in recent years – thanks in large part to the five-point agenda of its Governor, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, whose enterprise and vision put economic infrastructure above political interest, as World Finance discovers

One of the few banks that have gone ‘all-in’ on sustainability, Access Bank realised long before many others that responsible investment and societal impact were crucial not just for financial performance, but for securing the wellbeing of all for generations to come

The pandemic has presented challenges to most banks, domestic and global, but some institutions have used the disruption as an opportunity to make changes that will serve to realign them for a new era

After weathering Nigeria’s economic slump, FBN Holdings is now positioning itself as one of the chief innovators in the financial services sector, and maintaining its commitment to financial inclusion in the country

Nigeria’s economy is set to fall into recession this year. The country’s recovery will depend on solid management, particularly within the banking sector

Many emerging markets faced turbulence in 2019, and Nigeria was no exception. But despite the economic headwinds the country still faces, its banking sector is on an upward trajectory. FBN Holdings is leading the way thanks to its commitment to innovation and sustainability

Nigeria’s insurance market boasts huge potential, but it is difficult to unlock because of the lack of trust between customers and insurance providers. FBNInsurance believes technology is about to change this

As founder and CEO of Elin Group, Dr Elizabeth Jack-Rich has invigorated Nigeria’s economy and helped its most vulnerable citizens. Today, the entrepreneur and philanthropist is driving inclusive capitalism through multiple acts of charity and mentorship