‎In recent times, the conversation around poverty reduction in Nigeria has intensified. While the President has repeatedly urged state governors to take decisive steps to tackle poverty, the real test lies not in the rhetoric but in the visible transformation of citizens’ lives.

The projected N900 billion tax contribution by the Dangote Group in 2025 has generated excitement within federal circles not merely because of the size of the figure, but because of what it represents: a structural shift in Nigeria’s fiscal culture. When a conglomerate founded by Aliko Dangote contributes close to a trillion naira in taxes in a single year, it signals that something deeper is happening beneath the surface of Nigeria’s public finance architecture.

An Overview of the War on Iran: How Nigeria Is Bracing up for the Unfolding Consequences on Ordinary Citizens By David Akoji I went to an MRS Filling Station to buy fuel today and was told that price per litre is currently 950/litre and that this...

The ‘Yorubanisation’ Debate and Nigeria’s Economic Leadership By Labaran Saleh, PhD The debate over the ethnic composition of Nigeria’s economic leadership has once again resurfaced in the national discourse. It was the Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) that first sounded the alarm in 2024, warning about what...

When Genorosity is not Enough By Isiaq Ajibola In Nigeria’s elite circles, it is common to meet accomplished Muslims who live carefully structured lives. They plan their finances, children’s education, retirement, household expenses, and pilgrimage months ahead. They save deliberately, invest in various enterprises, and diversify...

Welcoming Nigeria Customs’ Digital One-Stop-Shop By Abdulsalam Mahmud Nigeria’s ports, long infamous for delays, red tape, and costly inefficiencies, are on the verge of a quiet revolution. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled a Digital One-Stop-Shop (OSS) platform designed to streamline cargo clearance, reduce bureaucratic...