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CLRNN in conversation with Ms Esiri Agbeyi

In this episode, CLRNN is in conversation with Ms Esiri Agbeyi - Partner, PwC Nigeria, who discusses the challenges facing the MSME sector of the Nigerian economy, additional difficulties brought on by the corona virus pandemic and oil crisis, as well as suggestions for the recovery phase.

CLRNN in conversation with Dr Andrew Nevin

In this episode, CLRNN is in conversation with Dr Andrew Nevin,  Partner and Chief Economist at PwC Nigeria, who provides an interesting assessment of the state of health of the Nigerian economy and outlines steps that Nigeria should take in the post-Covid-19 pandemic and oil crisis recovery phase.

CLRNN in conversation with Mr Dele Alabi (pt.2)

In this episode, CLRNN continues the discussion with Mr Dele Alabi - Managing Director, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) Specialised Finance Company. Mr Alabi discusses the responses of the Nigerian government and the Central Bank of Nigeria to the twin shocks affecting the Nigerian economy in 2020 - the Covid-19 pandemic and the oil crisis. He delves into thorny issues in prudential and monetary regulations, including the CBN's approach to the management of the cash reserve ratio,  loan to debt ratio, non-performing loan ratios, inflation and liquidity in the markets. He assesses the implications of the burgeoning national debt for the country's credit ratings and the impact on the broader economy, including the banks. He examines the prospects of sub-regional and regional banking and economic integration and outlines his suggestions for the future.

CLRNN in conversation with Mr Dele Alabi (pt.1)

In this episode, CLRNN discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and oil crisis on the Nigerian Nigerian banking sector with Mr Dele Alabi - Managing Director, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) Specialised Finance Company, Mauritius. Mr Alabi discusses the state of the Nigerian banking sector in the  lead up to 2020, in particular non-performing loans (npls) and capitalisation. He outlines the impact of both health and oil crises on the sector. Finally, he evaluates the responses of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the banks in support of the economy and its principal players.

CLRNN in conversation with Dr Josh Bamfo

In this episode, CLRNN discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and oil crisis on the Nigerian economy with Dr Josh Bamfo, economist; Partner & Head of the Transfer Pricing (TP) Services practice at Andersen Tax, Nigeria. Josh discusses the state of the Nigerian economy in the lead up to 2020 and outlines the impact of both health and oil crises on the economy; including some unexpected surprises. He evaluates the palliatives provided by the government and suggests policy direction for the recovery phase.