Point of Reflection for 21 August 2025
“Capital markets deepen trust when they widen participation.” – Ibukun Awosika Trust in markets is not built by regulation alone, it is built when citizens are able to freely participate with confidence that every transaction is fair and subject to the same rules. A market where only a few participate is fragile. Wider participation builds […]
Point of Reflection for 20 August 2025
“You cannot build generational wealth by trading time for money alone.” – Uche Orji, Former CEO, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority Building generational wealth requires strategic long-term thinking that goes beyond earning regular income. True wealth comes from turning earned income into assets that grow, compound and create passive income across generations. Investing is how today’s […]
Point of Reflection for 19 August 2025
“A share certificate is more than paper, it is ownership, participation and a vote of confidence.” – Temi Popoola, CEO, Nigerian Exchange Investing is never just a transaction, it is a declaration of belief. Each share represents ownership in the economy and signals trust in its institutions, financial systems and future prospects. This participation is […]
Point of Reflection for 18 August 2025
“Africa must finance its own development. It starts with how we mobilise domestic capital.” – Ibrahim Stevens, Deputy Governor, Bank of Sierra Leone Domestic capital does more than support growth, it defines it. Africa’s long-term prosperity depends on mobilising local savings, pensions and investment flows through capital markets that align with national priorities and citizens’ […]
Point of Reflection for 17 August 2025
“Financial markets must not remain elite playgrounds. They must be accessible highways.” – Lamido Sanusi, Former Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria To achieve broad development, markets must be inclusive of the majority. Capital markets must be intentionally structured for inclusion with tools, platforms and safeguards that enable broad participation. Access to markets should never be […]