Steady Hands in Stormy Times: Why Holding Rates Was the Right Call for Nigeria, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   In the face of persistent global economic uncertainties and domestic challenges, the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee...

PROFILE: Ken Nnamani – New Chairman, NIPSS Kuru   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed former Senate President Ken Nnamani as Chairman of the Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. This strategic appointment is aimed at strengthening public...

Tinubu's "Nigeria First" Policy and the Case for Economic Independence, by Umar Farouk Bala President Bola Tinubu’s “Nigeria First” directive represents a timely and strategic pivot toward economic self-reliance — one that aligns with a growing global trend toward prioritizing...

Nigeria Customs and the Clampdown on Airport Cash Smuggling, by Tahir Ahmad In an increasingly interconnected world where financial crimes cross borders with alarming ease, Nigeria has taken a bold step in the right direction. Through strategic enforcement and digital innovation,...

OPINION: Nigeria Customs and the Currency Declaration Form – A Strategic Move Against Illicit Finance Flows, by Tahir Ahmad   In an era where global economies are tightening the noose on illicit financial flows and economic sabotage, Nigeria cannot afford to lag...

NGX Loses N274bn as Equities Decline   The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a negative outing on Thursday as equities lost N274bn in market value, driven by widespread sell-offs in mid- and large-cap stocks. At the close of trading, the benchmark All-Share...