Economics
Paying It in Green Debt Forgiveness Is Crucial to Tackling Climate Change
Growing debt burdens hinders the fiscal capabilities of developing countries for whom additional debt often means reduced government spending in the public sector. Read more. Read More...
The Enduring Malformation of West Africa Why Economics Alone Cannot Explain West Africa’s Slow Development
Beyond leveraging the global push for repatriation and calling for the return of stolen cultural artefacts, the Nigerian government needs to change its attitude towards cultural art to guarantee the Benin Bronzes a meaningful future at home. Read More...
Cash at Hand, Cash at Bank? The Puzzling Logic Behind Nigeria’s New Notes
Nigeria has redesigned its currency notes but the big question is how the government will recall the old notes, as cash is still king despite efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria and fintech companies. Read More...
Recurring Repatriations What Has Been Done With Abacha’s Recovered Loot?
According to the statement issued by the US Department of Justice, this latest tranche of repatriated funds brings the total amount of repatriated funds in this case to approximately $332.4 million. But what has been done with the millions that have already been repatriated to the Nigerian government by the US? Read More...
Serious Hunger Nigeria in the 2022 Global Hunger Index
For the second year in a row, Nigeria ranks 103rd out of 121 countries facing hunger in the 2022 Global Hunger Index. Read More...
Is the World Getting Smaller for Nigerians? International Airlines Threaten to Halt Operations in Nigeria
The constraints on airlines have certainly affected the lives of ordinary Nigerians, who already navigating tough economic conditions and stringent travel restrictions as a result of their nationality. Read more. Read More...
The Inflation Report Why Are Food Prices Increasing in Nigeria?
Fueled by a high cost of diesel and rising prices of food, Nigeria’s inflation rose to its highest level in over five years. Read more. Read More...
We Cannot Eat Our Cake and Have It The Unnecessary Expanse of Nigeria’s Wheat Economy
It is essential to understand the history of wheat consumption in Nigeria in order better to understand the rising demand for wheat flour in Nigeria. Read more Read More...
Much Ado About Nothing? Reviewing Nigeria’s Debt Situation
Nigeria’s debt situation has been wrongly emphasized as distressed when it is not yet an extreme cause for concern. Read more. Read More...
Africa’s Energy Deficit A Crack in Africa’s Geopolitical Foundation
Over 600 million people across Africa do not have access to electricity; this energy deficit contributes to debilitating economic realities—lowered productivity and higher costs of living. Read more. Read More...
