The sovereignty tightrope: Securing the Republic without ceding its soul
The announcement back in early February 2026 that the United States is deploying an additional 200 troops to Nigeria marked a watershed in our nation’
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Higher oil prices should benefit Nigerians too
Fuel subsidy is back in the spotlight because Nigerians are feeling the strain once more. Tensions in Iran have shown that fuel prices depend on more
Importing food, exporting jobs
For decades, many developing nations, including Nigeria, have relied heavily on food importation as a quick response to shortages, inflation and risin
The cost of capital is becoming Nigeria’s growth problem
For much of the past three years, Nigeria’s economic debate has revolved around inflation, exchange rates, fuel subsidy removal, and the difficult ref
Soft authoritarianism in Africa: Democracy without democratic accountability
Over the past three decades, Africa has witnessed a remarkable expansion of democratic governance. Military dictatorships have declined, multiparty el