Naira Redesign: Reminiscing on Lessons Learnt from a Controversial Policy, by Rahma Olamide Oladosu
In late 2022, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced an ambitious policy to redesign the naira, targeting three major denominations: ₦200, ₦500, and ₦1,000 notes. The initiative aimed to address...
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
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....
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...
