State Creation Fever: More Burden, Less Gain By Kabir Akintayo, The proposal to create an additional 31 states, as recently announced by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Review, raising the total number of states from 36 to 67, has sparked widespread criticism from Nigerians. Political...

Safeguarding the Future of FBN By Salisu Na'inna Dambatta A group of shareholders of the First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) have cried out over issues that need the attention of the regulators of the country's financial sector in order to safeguard the future of the Bank. The...

Forging a New Path: Nigeria and China Embark on Strategic Partnership By Lawal Sale "There is no better mirror than a best friend," says an African proverb. From all indications, the axiom appears quite apt while assessing the current state of Nigeria-China relations, which have spanned over...

Diaspora Remittances and Cardoso’s New Tricks, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   Diaspora remittances have long been a crucial pillar of Nigeria’s economy, providing vital foreign exchange (forex) liquidity and contributing to financial stability. These inflows from Nigerians living abroad serve as a buffer against external shocks,...

The onus then fell on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) headed by Olayemi Cardoso to do everything possible within the ambit of the law for the naira to survive the disastrous decline in value. 

Tariff Hike: Is NCC in Position to Negotiate Prices for Consumers? By Zekeri Idakwo Laruba The recent approval of a 50% telecom tariff increase by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sparked widespread debate. With the rising cost of living already straining household budgets, many Nigerians...