30 results
- 6 Feb 2017
Sad! Value of Naira Determined by Forex 'Black' Market- Otunuga
An economic research analyst has bemoaned the inability of the Central Bank of Nigeria to contain the free fall of the Naira in the currency market. Lukman Otunuga, a research analyst at Forex Time…
- 8 Dec 2017
CBN Should Cut Interest Rate in 2018 To Boost Investors' Confidence- Otunuga
Lukman Otunuga is a research analyst at FXTM. Prior to joining FXTM, Lukman spent two years as a research analyst with international currency broker FXCM, where he focused on technical and…
- 26 Feb 2018
Nigeria's Smartphone Uptake Set to Improve in 2018
Analysts at Counterpoint Research expect the smartphone market in Nigeria to grow in double digits in CY 2018, driven by the entry of new players and changing OEM strategies. According to analysis…
- 29 Apr 2013
Efficient Bandwidth Drives Cloud Computing- John
Sony Mathew John is a senior research analyst with International Data Corporation (IDC) Middle East, Turkey, and Africa and is responsible for conducting research on IT services and contributing to…
- 4 Sept 2013
Financial Bankruptcy Forced Nokia's Acquisition by Microsoft-Analyst
Francisco Jeronimo, research director, European Consumer Wireless and Mobile Communications, IDC EMEA, has said that Tuesday’s announcement on Nokia's acquisition by Microsoft signals the end of an…
- 12 Nov 2023
Instig Labs, Others Partner to Build Capacity in Tech, Investment Research
A tech incubation platform, Instig Labs has teamed up with other software platforms- OpenBB and Pav Finance to train budding and intending financial analysts on investment research. Michael Osumo,…
- 25 Sept 2016
Reasons Naira May Hit N500 to $1 Before Year End- Otunuga
Lukman Otunuga, a research analyst at FXTM a keen follower of macroeconomic events, with a strong professional and academic background in finance, has once again predicted that certain external and…
- 20 Oct 2019
Expert causions Nigeria on Adherence to its Oil Cap
Lukman Otunuga, senior research analyst at FXTM, an award-winning international forex broker has described Nigeria’s 2020 revenue targets as highly optimistic if the country could maintain its…
- 22 Aug 2018
GDP Growth in Nigeria Still Remains in Diversification - Otunuga
Lukman Otunuga is a research analyst at FXTM. A keen follower of macroeconomic events, with a strong professional and academic background in finance, He is well versed in the various factors…
- 30 Oct 2017
Heavy Hitters Give Nigeria The Thumbs Up
By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst October was certainly another positive month for the largest economy in Africa, which has yet again showcased its brawn and resilience on the global stage. Annual…
- 24 May 2017
0.5% GDP Contraction: Nigeria May Shock the Global Arena Soon- Otunuga
Following reports on Tuesday that Nigeria’s economy continued its slump and contracted for a fifth consecutive quarter in the three months through March as oil output declined, a research analyst has…
- 22 Aug 2016
Ovum, Informa Telecoms & Media Research Complete Merger
Ovum and Informa Telecoms & Media research (ITM) have completed of the merger of the two companies under the Ovum brand. The merger creates the leading analyst firm for telecoms research and…
- 26 Jul 2016
Analysts React to CBN New MPR, Falling Naira
Mr. Lukman’ Otunuga, research analyst of FXTM, said the global markets received with shock the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to increase the monitory policy rate from 12 to 14 per cent. Otunuga…
- 19 May 2009
IDC Organizes IT Security Roadshow
IDC an IT and telecom research company recently organized a roadshow addressing security beaches in the IT sector of the economy. Dhiraj Daryani, research analyst, software, IDC UAE in his…
- 3 Aug 2018
Nigeria inches closer to rate cut as outlook improves
by Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst at FXTM July was another encouraging trading month for the Nigerian economy, thanks to the stabilizing macroeconomic environment. Annual inflation…
- 25 Apr 2017
FXTM Analysis: French Election Relief Rekindles Risk Sentiment
FXTM Research Analyst Lukman Otunuga comments on the potential market effects of the forthcoming French presidential elections. Financial markets received a solid boost during early trading on…
- 19 Jun 2020
Inflation Jumps, Oil Prices Rise while Naira Stabilizes
By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM, In the face economic instability and uncertainty, Nigeria eased lockdown restrictions this month to jumpstart growth. The opening up of more…
- 1 Jul 2017
Nigeria Marches into Q3 with A Mission to Stabilize
Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst at FXTM writes: It’s quite interesting how, despite several months of disappointing domestic data and ongoing recessionary woes, Nigeria remains resilient, with the…
- 15 Oct 2023
Nigeria Week Ahead: CBN Rate Decision, Inflation & Oil in Focus
By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM, The combination of mounting geopolitical risk and Fed rate expectations rocked global financial markets last week. Volatility is likely to…
- 24 Dec 2025
Woherem Proposes Pragmatic Roadmap to End Terrorism and Banditry in Nigeria
Dr. Evans Woherem, an award-winning African technology researcher, analyst, and writer, has proposed a comprehensive and implementable strategy to end terrorism, banditry, and criminal violence in…
- 23 Oct 2018
Naira softens against Dollar on parallel markets
By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst at FXTM The Naira eased slightly against the Dollar on the parallel markets as geopolitical concerns weighed on emerging market currencies. Reports…
- 30 Aug 2018
Nigeria Foreign Exchange Reserves in focus, Gold slips
By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst at FXTM, The Nigerian Naira maintained stability against the Dollar on Thursday despite growing expectations over higher US interest rates this year. …
- 24 Mar 2020
Will the Central Bank of Nigeria Pull the Rate Cut Trigger?
By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM, As the coronavirus outbreak creates shockwaves across the globe, central banks and governments are enforcing emergency measures to defend their…
- 4 Jul 2017
FXTM Analysis: Is Market Volatility Making A Return?
FXTM Research Analyst Lukman Otunuga comments on Asian stock movements, following rising US – China tensions over North Korea. Asian stocks concluded lower on Tuesday while European equities…
- 2 Oct 2019
What the Recent Oil Disruption Means for Nigeria
By Lukman Otunuga, senior,Research Analyst,FXTM The unprecedented Oil disruption in Saudi Arabia in September shocked the markets and triggered multiple financial reactions for investors across the…
- 6 Jan 2021
2021: Time for Nigeria to Move into Higher Gear?
by Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM 2020 will be remembered for its extraordinary uncertainty, explosive market volatility, unprecedented events, supply chain upheavals and a worldwide…
- 4 Apr 2019
Risk of a no-deal Brexit dangerously underpriced
By Lukman Otunuga, Research Analyst at FXTM, The British Pound performed unexpectedly well during the first quarter of 2019 despite the chronic uncertainty, growing confusion and chaos revolving…
- 17 May 2019
Nigeria week in review : trade hopes falter, Brexit talks collapse, Gold sinks
By Lukman Otunuga, FXTM Research Analyst, It has been a turbulent trading week for financial markets as investors tussled with ongoing trade developments, Brexit uncertainty and geopolitical tensions…
- 3 May 2017
FXTM Analysis: Brexit Bill Strikes Again
FXTM Research Analyst Lukman Otunuga comments on the Sterling ahead of official Brexit negotiations, and today’s Federal Reserve meeting. Sterling was unsettled during Wednesday’s trading session…
- 18 Mar 2017
Markets Are Mellow Ahead of G20 Meeting
FXTM Research Analyst Lukman Otunuga comments on the rapidly diminishing optimism over the OPEC production cut deal has heavily dented buying sentiment towards Oil with the commodity struggling below…