Economics
Nigeria’s Unfinished Quest for Economic Independence
In the 70s, Nigeria tried to achieve economic independence by launching Africa’s most comprehensive industrial indigenization programme. Why didn’t it work? More importantly, what did we learn? Read More...
Nigeria’s Shiny New Loan
Is the recent $2.25 billion loan from the World Bank a lifeline or trap door? Read More...
Highway to Where?
Beyond being a transformative infrastructure project aimed at connecting Nigeria’s southern coastline, the story of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway represents the interplay of competing interests in undertaking monumental economic projects. Read More...
A Tale of Two Economies
What can we learn from Nigeria’s economic decline and South Africa’s relative economic stability? Read More...
The Disappointing Downturn of Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria
Nigeria, once Africa’s top foreign investment destination, has fallen from grace. Is there a way forward? Read More...
What is Happening to the Naira?
Is it floating? Is it sinking? With the nose-dive the naira took following the latest policy to float the currency, there has been an intense sense of distress regarding the future of the currency and the Nigerian economy. Read More...
The Minimum Wage Debate Exposes Nigeria’s Weak Federal System
The struggle to afford basic needs with a living wage highlights the governance imbalance in Nigeria. Read More...
TINUBU’S FIGHT OR FLIGHT ECONOMY
One year into the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, Nigerians are faced with serious economic hardship leaving many to constantly worry about remaining in Nigeria or leaving for greener pastures. Read More...
The Difficult Playbook of Cardoso’s CBN
Highlights from the 2024 IMF/ World Bank Spring Meetings. Read More...
Pelumi Nubi’s Epic Solo Drive
Pelumi Nubi’s drive from London to Lagos illuminates the challenges and triumphs of free movement within West Africa, offering a compelling glimpse into the region’s push for economic integration and cultural connectivity. Read More...
