Political Economy

Nigeria’s Old Notes The Supreme Court Has Nullified the Ban on Old Naira Notes

Hillary EssienMarch 5, 2023

In the judgment, the court noted that Buhari admitted that the policy was flawed in his address, but still exercised the unlawful use of his executive powers to deny Nigerians of access to their money.

February/March 2023NewsNigeria

Paying It in Green Debt Forgiveness Is Crucial to Tackling Climate Change

Imad MusaFebruary 13, 2023

Growing debt burdens hinders the fiscal capabilities of developing countries for whom additional debt often means reduced government spending in the public sector. Read more.

February/March 2023Nigeria

Cash at Hand, Cash at Bank? The Puzzling Logic Behind Nigeria’s New Notes

Hillary EssienDecember 1, 2022

Nigeria has redesigned its currency notes but the big question is how the government will recall the old notes, as cash is still king despite efforts by the Central Bank of Nigeria and fintech companies.

December 2022NewsNigeria

Recurring Repatriations What Has Been Done With Abacha’s Recovered Loot?

Afoma DikeNovember 22, 2022

According to the statement issued by the US Department of Justice, this latest tranche of repatriated funds brings the total amount of repatriated funds in this case to approximately $332.4 million. But what has been done with the millions that have already been repatriated to the Nigerian government by the US?

NewsNigeriaOctober/November 2022

Serious Hunger Nigeria in the 2022 Global Hunger Index

Afoma DikeOctober 20, 2022

For the second year in a row, Nigeria ranks 103rd out of 121 countries facing hunger in the 2022 Global Hunger Index.

NewsNigeriaOctober/November 2022

Is the World Getting Smaller for Nigerians? International Airlines Threaten to Halt Operations in Nigeria

Chukwudi UkonneAugust 30, 2022

The constraints on airlines have certainly affected the lives of ordinary Nigerians, who already navigating tough economic conditions and stringent travel restrictions as a result of their nationality. Read more.

August/September 2022NewsNigeria

The Inflation Report Why Are Food Prices Increasing in Nigeria?

Tomisin AwosikaJuly 19, 2022

Fueled by a high cost of diesel and rising prices of food, Nigeria’s inflation rose to its highest level in over five years. Read more.

June/July 2022NewsNigeria

We Cannot Eat Our Cake and Have It The Unnecessary Expanse of Nigeria’s Wheat Economy

Ayoola OladipupoJuly 13, 2022

It is essential to understand the history of wheat consumption in Nigeria in order better to understand the rising demand for wheat flour in Nigeria. Read more

June/July 2022Nigeriavol6-no2

Much Ado About Nothing? Reviewing Nigeria’s Debt Situation

Somkele Awa-KaluJune 29, 2022

Nigeria’s debt situation has been wrongly emphasized as distressed when it is not yet an extreme cause for concern. Read more.

June/July 2022Nigeriavol6-no2

Africa’s Energy Deficit A Crack in Africa’s Geopolitical Foundation

Otobong IniekeApril 26, 2022

Over 600 million people across Africa do not have access to electricity; this energy deficit contributes to debilitating economic realities—lowered productivity and higher costs of living. Read more.

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