In a period when the Nigerian currency, the Naira, has faced unprecedented challenges and global economic headwinds, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has demonstrated unwavering resilience. Despite the some worth unstable nature of the currency, the apex bank has not shown any signs of fatigue.

For northern governors, this is not just a policy change — it is an economic summons. The North has the land, labour, and enterprise to thrive, but for too long has been trapped in a narrative of scarcity. That excuse no longer holds.

GDP Rebasing: Between Data-driven Euphoria and Economic Reality, by Zekeri Laruba Idakwo When Nigeria last rebased its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2014, the world took notice. With a single statistical update, the nation’s economy seemingly doubled in size—vaulting from $270 billion to $510 billion. The...

Nigeria’s Infrastructure Renaissance and New Funding Plan, by Zekeri Laruba Idakwo ‎ ‎As Nigeria strives to reshape its economic trajectory and close its infrastructure gap, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly approved six-year external borrowing plan has laid out an ambitious roadmap, backed by transformative capital projects...

Bosun Tijani and Nigeria’s Digital Awakening By Fatimah Yusuf Usman When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy in 2023, his decision signalled a bold commitment to harnessing technology for national development. A seasoned tech ecosystem builder...

At a time we all advocate for a cut in governance costs, what would creating new states mean for the economy?