The Truth Behind High Aviation Charges: Why Nigeria Must Be Judged Fairly
By Henry Agbebire The recent classification of Nigeria by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as one of the countries…
Economic Insensitivity: The Arbitrary Spike in the Parking Rate at MM2
By Olutayo Irantiola Recently, the parking rate at the Multi-Storey Car Park at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2),…
N4.65 Trillion in the Vault, But is the Real Economy Locked Out?
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Following the successful conclusion of the banking sector recapitalisation programme initiated in March 2024 by the Central…
Recapitalisation Without Transformation is a Risk Nigeria Cannot Afford
BY BLAISE UDUNZE In barely two weeks, Nigeria’s banking sector will once again be at a historic turning point. As…
Why Nigeria Should Prioritize the Blue Economy
By Chika Chukwudi At a time when Nigeria is urgently seeking sustainable pathways to economic stability, poverty reduction, and mass…
What If the Problem Isn’t Just the Government?
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Recent reports in the media space highlighting threats of “naked protests” by market women across several states…
WHEN A NATION RESPONDS WITH SENSE: THE ARIK AIR ENGINE FAILURE AND THE CASE FOR “FAIRNESS TO AIR PEACE
“Nigeria did something refreshingly right this week”. By Fred Chukwuelobe Following an engine incident involving Arik Air’s Boeing 737-700 (registration…
Why Nigeria’s Banks Still on Shaky Ground with Big Profits, Weak Capital
BY BLAISE UDUNZE Despite the fragile 2024 economy grappling with inflation, currency volatility, and weak growth, Nigeria’s banking industry was…
If Capital is the Answer, What Exactly is the Problem with First Holdco?
BY BLAISE UDUNZE The Olayemi Cardoso-led Central Bank of Nigeria’s 24-month compliance timeline for the recapitalisation of Nigeria’s banking system…
How Policy Flip-Flops Are Making Nigerians Poorer
By Blaise Udunze Nigeria’s deepening poverty crisis is no longer speculative; it is now statistically inevitable. Although the latest Consumer…