Opinion

On Food Availability and Affordability, Lawal Dahiru Mamman

On Food Availability and Affordability By Lawal Dahiru Mamman Why are Nigerians not having enough food to eat? That is the question we need to answer. Statistics paint a grim picture and the anecdotal evidence are there. We have working farmers but numbers say people are...

Rising Star: Nelson Ashinze’s Quest for Football Glory in Spain By Suleman Yushau

Rising Star: Nelson Ashinze's Quest for Football Glory in Spain By Suleman Yushau I recently came across the inspiring story of Nelson Chidi Ashinze, a talented Nigerian teenager who has been accepted by a Spanish football team for training—a significant step towards a potential formal contract....

CBN and Promise of Youth-Friendly Credit, by Lawal Dahiru Mamman

The promise sounded by the CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso, acknowledges the crucial role young people play in shaping economic policies.

35% Affirmation in Recent Recruitments: New Paradigm or One-off? By Nafisat Bello

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

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

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...