Business & Economy

What Happened To Nigeria’s $20 Billion?

Nigeria is subliminally going through perilous times. Unfortunately, the factors responsible forthese conditions are dangerously explained away politically. The people are hit by mute...

Banks Are Not My Business

Whenever I see any bank and the ill-assorted characters called bankers in their foppish coats I suffer an extravagance of laughter. The Poet does not...

How Decisive Monetary Policy Is Powering Nigeria’s Economic Resilience and Growth

In an era marked by global economic volatility, few nations have demonstrated strength and foresight of Nigeria’s Central Bank and its Monetary Policy Committee...

Repairing Nigerian Economy: Are Politicians In Haste To Waste?

This country’s woes emanated from wrong leadership and the citizens' mindset. It is no secret that Nigeria remains under siege...

Money Has Wings

“Where did all my money suddenly go to?” That was a question my friend asked, directed to no one in particular as he looked at the share prices of companies in the stock exchange market published in the day’s newspaper...

Misgoverned Economy: Can Nigeria Survive?

It is no longer strange that Nigerians are expecting a lot from Yar'Adua's administration. We expect them to convert resources and opportunity into a gainful economy that can produce Nigeria’s socio-economic restoration...

Nigerian Banks: Reforming Or Deforming The Economy?

It is not clear whether the CBN’s prescription of rigid, minimum capital requirements for all banks irrespective of the nature and size of their businesses and the riskiness is consistent with international approaches to prudential regulation...

Nigeria’s Sick Refineries…

The nation’s refineries are still comatose despite huge amounts of money thrown at them...

Nigeria’s Sick Refineries…

The nation’s refineries are still comatose despite huge amounts of money thrown at them...

Nigeria And A Reflection Of Ground-Zero Economy!

It is difficult if not impossible to find a politician, whether early in their career or a political office veteran, who has not given in to political pressure, special interest groups, lobbyists, or the good-old-boy-network practice of you-help-my-cause-and-I'll-help-yours...

Post Consolidation: How Safe Are Nigerian Banks?

Individual bank failures are expected to continue and the number may even rise. Yet, what is of utmost importance to the banking system is that confidence in it be maintained...

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I was involved in the usual banter with some of my female friends who have made it their life mission to convince me to institutionalize myself. Somehow, I have a feeling that either these babes were paid off by my mother to torture me or they have a desperate sister they are seeking to hook me up with...

The Dark Side Of Black People!

We could blame genetics for all the violent crimes that are committed by Blacks. We could point our fingers at African Americans for the high rate of crime in America. Heck, we could even blame lack of parental discipline, poverty, or a liberal society. The bottom line is this…I am sick and tired of it...

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The Prof Bart Nnaji Book

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From Kano with Love

Democracy includes the maintenance and the nurturing of effective State structures and organs in an efficient and fair manner.  Democracy involves listening to your people and acting in everyone’s behalf.  That is, the leadership must be accountable to the people, and human rights must be respected...

Prosperity, Eternity (11): Giving and God’s Yardstick of Approval

How does God expect us to give? It is not according to how you wish or will; it is according to His wish or will and according to His needs and the needs of His children. How does God score what we give? What is His yardstick of appreciation? Is it according to what we give? No!

Naija Football Is Better Than Qatar 2022

Naija does not need to qualify for Qatar 2022...

Nigeria and its $32 billion debt hole

In Nigeria, there is little that differentiate the government's sources of revenue and expenditure from that of the elite in the helm of affairs. In fact, they are one and the same...