Few aspects of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform programme have attracted more public attention than the economy. Debate has centred on fiscal policy, exchange-rate reforms, inflation, taxation, investment and the cost of living. These are the measures by which governments are usually judged because they shape economic confidence and influence the daily lives of citizens.

The recent decline in global crude oil prices has rekindled hope for millions of Nigerians burdened by persistently high fuel costs.

The Federal Government's rejection of the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) recommendation to impose new taxes on petroleum products and telecommunications services has brought welcome relief to millions.

The horrifying death of 35-year-old Ummulkhairi Aliyu in Kaduna is another painful reminder that jungle justice remains one of the darkest stains on Nigeria's justice system.

Recent comments by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, highlighting businesses such as akara, roasted corn and kulikuli have generated considerable public discussion.

Increasingly, governments are discovering that one of the most effective ways to weaken terrorist organisations is not merely to target the fighters, but to dismantle the financial networks that sustain them.