CBN’s ATM Fee Hike: A Financial Strain or Necessary Reform? By Rahma Olamide Oladosu   The announcement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of the plan to hike ATM transaction fees which took effect from March 1, 2025, sparked widespread concerns across the country. As millions...

NITDA’s War Against Waste and Weak Systems By Shuaib S. Agaka Over half of Nigeria’s government-funded IT projects—an alarming 56%—have failed to meet their intended objectives. According to Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), these failures go far beyond statistical data....

Steady Hands in Stormy Times: Why Holding Rates Was the Right Call for Nigeria, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu   In the face of persistent global economic uncertainties and domestic challenges, the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to retain the Monetary...

This surge, analysts say, is a direct result of sweeping reforms introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under Governor Olayemi Cardoso, who assumed office in September 2023.

Tinubu's "Nigeria First" Policy and the Case for Economic Independence, by Umar Farouk Bala President Bola Tinubu’s “Nigeria First” directive represents a timely and strategic pivot toward economic self-reliance — one that aligns with a growing global trend toward prioritizing national interest and strengthening internal...

Nigeria Customs and the Clampdown on Airport Cash Smuggling, by Tahir Ahmad In an increasingly interconnected world where financial crimes cross borders with alarming ease, Nigeria has taken a bold step in the right direction. Through strategic enforcement and digital innovation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)...