The Punch Newspaper editorial on May 5, 2026 (Page 18), titled “Women Need Better Access to Credit” highlights one of Nigeria’s most persistent economic blind spots. Despite their immense contributions to business, agriculture, trade, and family welfare, women remain locked out of the financial support they need to grow and thrive.
Cross River: A Case Study in Renewed Hopelessness, by Enobong Udoh
A recent report on Value Added Tax (VAT) contributions to the Federation Account for February 2026 showed a painful revelation. Cross River was at the bottom among all States. For many, it just may...
Debt has emerged as one of the most contentious topics in Nigeria today. Public opinion is often divided as many view borrowing as an inherent evil, while others argue it is a necessary tool for development.
What began on January 1, 2026 as one of Nigeria’s most debated fiscal overhauls is steadily evolving into a reform story defined not by public outrage, but by rising confidence, stronger compliance, and visible economic relief for millions of workers and small businesses.
Shehu Mohammed and the Reinvention of the FRSC, by Arafat A. Abdulrazaq
In Nigeria, road crashes are far more than transport incidents. They are public health emergencies, economic disruptions, and national safety crises woven into the everyday reality of millions of citizens. Every year, lives...
