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...

Fuel Price Hike: Nigerians Cannot Be the Only Ones Paying the Price (2)

The latest increase in the pump price of petrol by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has struck a devastating blow to millions...

Fuel Price Hike: Nigerians Cannot Be the Only Ones Paying the Price (1)

The latest increase in the pump price of petrol by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has struck a devastating blow to millions...

The Criminal Tendencies of Some Nigerian Banks

There is no hiding place for Nigerians as they grapple with different difficult circumstances of everyday subsistence. Frustration and despair intrude into Nigeria’s daily...

A Review of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy

In a bid to further combat inflation and stabilize the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR)...

This time next year!

In the midst of Nigeria's complex economic and political landscape, meaningful conversations become crucial catalysts for change. My recent discussion with Bolade Agbola, a...

A Nigerian Marshall Plan Is Needed Today

The Nigerian economy is in dire straits, and many families cannot make ends meet in the drive for survival. Most of the presidents of African...

Nigeria’s Naira Crude Revolution

Assuming no unforeseen circumstances, Dangote Refinery is expected to make its first delivery of refined premium motor spirit, pms, to the Nigerian market by...

CBN First Quarter Report: A Roadmap for Economic Recovery

The recently published first-quarter report from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showcases a determined and strategic path for economic expansion and recovery. The...

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Jonathan: Thank you Sultan, thank you Shagari

The more Atiku and ACF try to scuttle Jonathan’s party mandate, the more the man has overwhelming national support and approvals from personages that matter. And now that the Sultan has spoken, and Shehu Shagari has spoken, ACF and Atiku may want to file in...

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In a constitutional democracy, accountability is owed to the electorate by all persons in government but Nigerians have had their voices caged for so long now...

The Case for Indecent Dressing

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