Why regulated ‘Ajo’ could be the breakthrough young Nigerians need
By Sunday Ehigiator Young Nigerians seeking capital to meet major financial commitments, acquire assets, pursue education and fund business ambitions may find a new opportunity in regulated digital savings as Rank, a CBN-licensed wealth management platform, introduces Money Circles, an ajo-based model that allows members to access capital with zero interest, while providing institutional safeguards, […]
Nigeria’s Economic Reawakening: How reforms, discipline, quiet leadership restored global confidence
By Edirin Etaghene When the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) placed Nigeria on its “grey list” in early 2023, it sent shockwaves through global financial circles. It wasn’t just a technical downgrade—it was a signal that Africa’s largest economy was struggling to meet the world’s expectations for transparency and integrity in its financial system. Less […]
On LAWMA’s new playbook on environmental offences
By MUYIWA GBADEGESIN In May, a short video clip sparked public outrage: a driver pulled up on the Alapere Link Bridge, opened the boot of his car, and tipped household refuse onto the carriageway before driving off. Within hours, our enforcement teams, working with the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC/KAI, identified and arrested the […]
Bad governance as harbinger of tanker explosions
By NICK DAZANG Confucius(BC 551-BC479)is a celebrated Chinese philosopher and sage. His teachings, Confucianism, named after him, emphasize morality in governance, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, integrity and demonstration of compassion by leaders. Confucius’ wisdom is underscored by one of his thought-provoking pronouncements in the course of a tour of one of China’s regions. […]
Tariff by Trickery: How 15% import duty could betray the President and Nigerians
This gathering brought together government representatives, business figures, and associates of a private petroleum refining bigwig
The trouble with Nigeria’s healthcare system
By MICHAEL OWHOKO The quality of a country’s healthcare system is a mirror image of its leaders’ commitment to citizens’ health. Countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland are among the world’s top countries with best healthcare for citizens, driven majorly by robust funding and well-structured policy programme. Leaders in these countries do not go […]
