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Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi: A New Nigeria Where Security Operatives Are Law Abiding Is Possible
By Olabode Opeseitan For decades, Nigerians have lived with a bitter paradox. The very men and women sworn to uphold the law have too often been its most brazen violators. The uniform,
Insecurity:Why CBN’s MPC Must Target Real Enemy Despite Favourable Macroeconomic Tailwinds
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Short-Term Money, Long-Term Danger: Nigeria’s FDI Crisis In Plain Sight
Nigeria is living a dangerous illusion. Total capital importation soared 112% to a preliminary $13.73 billion in the first seven months of 2025. FDI itself climbed 88% to $320 million. Those numbers
How Insecurity Is Bleeding Nigeria About $15bn Yearly And Destroying Its Economy
By Blaise Udunze Nigeria is undergoing one of the stormiest periods in the history of its post-independence. This is not because of global oil shock, recession, or political instability; it is because
Tinubu, Oborevwori And Delta Security
By Ray Umukoro In the spirit of the Renewed Hope agenda, President Bola Tinubu should be upbeat about the recent security development in Delta State. On Wednesday, October 15, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori
Is CBN’s Fixed Income Securities Takeover A Ticking Bomb For Nigeria’s Economy?
By Blaise Udunze The Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to take full control of government securities issuance has been described by some as a bold move toward transparency and market efficiency. Yet,
FG’s Suspension Of 15% Fuel Import Duty: A Holistic Step Toward Economic Relief And Market Stability
By Blaise Udunze In a welcome display of policy sensitivity and economic rationality, the Federal Government has suspended the planned 15 percent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel. This move, announced
Access Bank Ghana And Gambia: Setting New Standards For Impact In Africa
The definition of banking excellence is evolving throughout Africa. Banking today is measured by inclusion, sustainability, and digital empowerment, not merely by profits or growth. It is about how banks touch lives,
What Has Nigeria’s Fiscal Authority Done For Real Sector?
By Blaise Udunze In today’s Nigeria, one uncomfortable truth has become glaring that the fiscal authority collects, but it does not build. It borrows, but it does not produce. It taxes, but
