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Where are the campaigns for 2027? By Tonnie Iredia

Where are the campaigns for 2027? By Tonnie Iredia

As soon as a new president was sworn into office in Nigeria on May 29, 2023, politicians began to campaign for the 2027 elections that were 4 years away establishing clearly that they are in power for personal gains only. Political analysts shouted in vain that the continuation of electioneering at the end of one […]
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Should Central Banks be independent?

Should Central Banks be independent?

A FEW weeks ago, Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, was in the news for strenuously pleading with the National Assembly to revoke the independence of our central bank as established under the CBN Act 2007. She is obviously among those who believe the apex bank has been arrogated too much powers for its own good.

Whitemen, Blackmen, Blackwomen

Whitemen, Blackmen, Blackwomen

NIGERIANS generally like Whitemen. They see Whitemen as rich, coming from an orderly civilised society who are here to help Nigeria. The smile of welcome starts from the airport, “welcome oga, wetin you bring for me?” Nigerians expects the Whiteman to dole out money any and every time, afterall he has dollars and pounds and euros.

Daura State Security?

Daura State Security?

LAWAL Musa Daura, a native of Daura in Katsina State is the current Director General of the Directorate of State Security Serrvice, DSS, an organisation he had retired from before President Muhammadu Buhari who is also from Daura recalled him in 2015.

Is CBN defending the Naira or Dollar?

Is CBN defending the Naira or Dollar?

Sadly, CBN and our Economic Management Teams have never been able to construct the appropriate foundation which supports low cost of funds (3-6%), low inflation rate (1-3%) and a liberalised forex market to drive the elusive quest for economic diversification