Credible Data: Solution for Border Porosity, Trade Crisis By Abdulsalam Mahmud, As part of efforts to modernize its operations, the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, recently organized a three-day workshop focused on data generation, analytics and storage. Held at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC) in...

Still on Cybersecurity and National Interest By Winnie N. Chidiebube The recent withdrawal of the cybersecurity levy directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is a significant development. This directive, which mandated banks and other financial institutions to charge a cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions,...

A Day with Pantami: A Whisperers’ Account By Abdullahi O. Haruna Haruspice Speaking in esoteric opulence, he serenades his listeners with unending vocal dexterity, weaving a tapestry of words that mesmerize and enthrall. Every syllable uttered is a masterful stroke of linguistic artistry, leaving you spellbound...

CBN: Supporting Nigeria's Digital Economy for Youth Empowerment  By Abdulrahman Abdulraheem As the biggest economy in Africa with one of the largest youth populations in the world, Nigeria is well-positioned to develop a strong digital economy which is expected to have a transformational impact on the...

North East: It is Time to End Terrorism Financing, Violent Extremism By Muhammed I. Saheed Terrorism constitutes a global threat, and Nigeria, unfortunately, is one of the countries that faces a high level of terrorism. While attempts to combat terrorism and violent extremism in the North East...

Addressing the Causes and Consequences of Brain Drain in Nigeria’s Health Sector By Lawal Dahiru Mamman The departure of highly skilled and educated individuals from Nigeria has escalated to an epidemic level, impacting virtually every sector. Talking particularly about the health sector, in recent years, the country...