35% Affirmation in Recent Recruitments: New Paradigm or One-off? By Nafisat Bello “No country can truly develop if half its population is left behind.” ⁃Justine Greening That was vintage Justine Greening, a former Secretary of State for Education and also of Women and Equalities in the United...

CBN's N150mn Penalty: A Step Towards a Cashless Nigeria? By Dahiru M. Lawal The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently made headlines by imposing a hefty fine of ₦150 million on several banks for failing to adhere to its cash distribution guidelines. This decisive action, no...

The Imperatives of Livestock Empowerment for Rural Women By Hadiza Yusuf Ahmad Ensuring social security benefits for citizens is one of the fundamental ways to maintain a stable and productive society. This can be effectively achieved by providing job opportunities through viable empowerment initiatives tailored to...

Abdulkadir Nagode: The Making of the First 'Dan Amana' of Ilorin Emirate By Roheemat Hammed Traditional and chieftancy titles are an integral part of the Nigeria's rich cultural heritage. Some royal titles are typically passed down through generations or bestowed by a monarch. Other titles are...

How Far Can CBN FX Code Go? By Rahma Olamide Oladosu   The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) announcement of the Nigerian Foreign Exchange (FX) Code marks a significant milestone for the country’s banking sector. With the FX market being a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy, the...

Telecom Tariff Hikes: Should Load Shedding Be an Option? By Zekeri Idakwo Laruba   There are three basic needs for human survival: food, shelter, and clothing. However, as society progresses and technology evolves, our needs expand beyond these essentials. Today, electricity and telecommunications services have become...