Politics & Security

Central Bank

The God(win) of Small Things The Challenge in Finding an Apolitical Central Banker in a Partisan Landscape

Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele has been in the news, facing challenges occasioned by his partisanship and involvement in politics. The overlying challenge moving forward is not only finding a less political replacement, but also salvaging the independence of the central bank in an overtly political landscape.
Nigeria’s Democratic Structures

‘For the People, by the People’ Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria’s Democratic Structures

For decades, Nigerian citizens have been denied the opportunity to contribute to shaping the laws and policies they are governed by. The notion that political engagement is the preserve of the elite has eroded public trust in democratic structures. In order for this trust to be restored, this author argues, the innate power of civic society to shape the political destiny of the nation needs to be re-emphasized.