Nigeria’s N75 trillion private-sector credit figures may look impressive, but manufacturers have withdrawn, SMEs have little access, banks are risk-averse, NPLs are rising, the real sector...
Meanwhile, it is important for CBN to provide clarity on the economic rationale behind this centralisation of power. The CBN must come forward to justify how...
So, is Nigeria economically broke? The uncomfortable truth is that Nigeria is not yet bankrupt but it is dangerously close. A nation cannot continue borrowing to...
If leaders can summon the political will to implement credible reforms, strengthen institutions, and invest in the real economy, Nigeria can overcome its fiscal difficulties and...
Corruption remains another deep-rooted and persistent problem that aggravates these issues. Officials in the anti-corruption agency recently remarked that resources are often paid out with nothing...
Nigeria’s 2025 CGT reform is a commendable step toward a more equitable and efficient tax system. Aligning CGT with CIT, introducing progressive rates for individuals, and...
Nigeria’s current national issue is not merely economic or political—it is a crisis of confidence and governance that touches every aspect of life. Yet, amid the...
Nigeria today stands at a critical crossroads as it confronts a deepening economic crisis that continues to define national discourse and shape daily realities for millions...
The era of global dictatorship is ending. By poking Nigeria, the fading powers of the old world will not find a divided nation easy to conquer....
Nigeria’s recovery must be people-centered. The goal of economic policy should not just be to grow GDP but to improve lives. A nation cannot truly claim...
Teaching to the test is the name of this destruction and it is not a Nigerian invention. It is a...
Afrika Bambaataa is dead at 68. The iconic DJ and hip-hop innovator leaves behind a legacy that shaped modern music...
A proverb from the Yoruba people says, “Ọgbọ́n ju agbára lọ,” wisdom is greater than strength. But wisdom is rarely...
Burna Boy’s songs have been removed from DJ playlists across Nigeria after an alleged altercation with DJ Tunez. Here’s what...
UK blocks Kanye West from entering the country, forcing organisers to cancel the Wireless Festival and issue refunds to ticket...