NAHCON, partner banks advance talks on Hajj savings scheme portal
By Mahmud Babangida Beli The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has stepped up discussions with its new financial partners...
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An open letter to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Dear distinguished Senator Natasha, I was interviewed by RayPower 100.5 FM Abuja this morning concerning your 'Resumption from suspension, your statements/comments...
Nigeria: How interest rates reduction stimulates the economy
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday the benchmark interest rates by 50 basis...
Stress tests can help determine how much capital central banks need
By Romain Veyrune Central banks pride themselves on being data-driven and consensus-based. Surprisingly, though, there is little consensus among policymakers...
Ajaokuta can work
By Abdullahi A. Bello The recent statement on Ajaokuta Steel Company by Alh Dangote did not come as a shock...
Global debt remains above 235% of world GDP
By Vitor Gaspar, Carlos Eduardo Gonclaves, Marcos poplawski-Ribeiro Global debt has stabilized, though it remains at an elevated level, as...
Rethinking Public-Private Partnerships for Africa’s trade future
By Ludovic Thanay Africa stands at a turning point. Home to nearly a fifth of the world’s population but responsible...
Ajaokuta Steel: Beyond the chessboard of capitalism
Dr. Juliet Okibayi Hassana Muoneme The recent comments by Aliko Dangote on the “impossibility” of reviving Ajaokuta Steel Complex have,...
Concrete roads: A game changer for emergency response, security in Nigeria
By Bolaji Oladimeji Kazeem Nigeria, numerous ungoverned areas have become safe havens for bandits, kidnappers, and terrorists. Despite substantial resources...
Exploring trade actions to fight acute food insecurity, threat of famine
The world is not on track to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture by...
