Now that Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate is the Minister, So What Next? by Henry Anibe Agbonika   Finally, Professor Muhammed Ali Pate is “The Minister”. Beyond initial expectations, he is not just Nigeria’s Minister of Health but the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Just...

On Economic Challenges and How States Should Utilize the N5bn Palliative, by Jamilu M Ja’afaru   No doubt. This is not good season for majority of Nigerians as they continue to battle multidimensional poverty, misery, high cost of living and pressures exacerbated by the ripple effects...

Saudi Arabia: From Oil Dependency to Global Hub of Opportunities, by MU Abubakar   In a bold and transformative move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rapidly redefining its societal and economic landscape through its Vision 2030 initiative. Rooted in the aspiration to diversify the country's economy...

Saudi Arabia's $800m Developmental Project and Africa's Economy, by Zekeri Idakwo   Saudi Arabia is indeed one of the richest countries in the world due to its oil wealth and comparative advantage in the area of tourism. And given its proximity to Africa where it has...

Subsidy Removal and Palliative Measures: The State of the States By Juliet Agoyi Palliatives or palliative measures have been on the lips of most Nigerians for months now. In fact, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can be described as that of palliatives or the...

Addressing the Rising Cost of Living in Nigeria, by Jamilu M Ja’afaru   Nigeria, a vibrant and populous country in West Africa, is grappling with the escalating cost of living, posing significant challenges for its citizens, especially those at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. As...