Beyond Akara: Preparing Nigerian youth for the future economy
By Livina Oluchi Maduabuchi Nigeria stands at a demographic crossroads. With over 70 million young people aged 15–35 — nearly 35% of our population — we possess a potential demographic dividend that could propel us into the ranks of the world’s leading economies. Yet, this promise is perilously close to becoming a demographic disaster. Youth unemployment […]
Bwala at Al Jazeera: How to disown one’s past politics
By EBUKA UKOH Some political interviews expose policy weakness. Others expose something deeper: the fragility of credibility. Presidential aide Daniel Bwala’s recent appearance on Head to Head with Mehdi Hasan at Al Jazeera belonged to that second category. It was not simply a difficult interview for a presidential spokesman. Public officials are expected to face hard […]
Pipeline Surveillance Contracts: Why Niger Delta must not destroy its own opportunity
By Jacob Abai For more than sixty years, the Niger Delta has stood as the economic lifeline of Nigeria. The discovery of crude oil in commercial quantity in Oloibiri in 1956 by Shell Petroleum Development Company marked the beginning of a new era for the country. From that moment, the swamps, rivers and communities of […]
Reflections on CBN and interest rate dynamics
By ARIZE NWOBU Interest rate is the cost of money and one of the major macroeconomic variables which determine the dynamics, direction and health of an economy. Other major macroeconomic variables are exchange rate, inflation rate, unemployment rate, imports and exports and consumer confidence. Central banks determine the interest rates for their respective economies towards attaining […]
Financial literacy as catalyst for women’s economic power, generational wealth
By Prof. Amb. Victoria Enape Financial literacy is not merely the ability to understand money. It is the ability to control destiny. Across the world today, millions of women work tirelessly, contribute significantly to the economy, nurture families, and sustain communities. Yet, a troubling reality remains: many women participate in the economy but do not […]
Sapele Crisis: Again, Dafinone emerges as resolute voice for Urhobo interest
By Akpos Oghentega In the unfolding leadership crisis in Sapele-Okpe Community, one figure has again emerged as a decisive and influential voice for the Urhobo Nation — Senator Ede Dafinone, who represents Delta Central Senatorial District. Many observers say his quiet but firm intervention played a pivotal role in the decision by the His Royal […]
