The Political Economy of Poverty in Nigeria: Why Growth Alone Isn’t Enough
“We cannot solve Nigeria’s poverty crisis without first confronting the power structures that sustain it,” writes Adefolarin A. Olamilekan in this deep-dive column....
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CBN Records ₦15.23 Trillion in Operating Income, Rebounds from 2023 Losses
CBN recovers strongly with ₦15.23 trillion operating income and ₦38.8 billion profit after tax in 2024, reversing a ₦1.15 trillion loss in 2023....
Banks’ Deposits with CBN Hit Record ₦17.83 Trillion in April 2025
CBN reports sharp rise in bank deposits to ₦17.83 trillion in April 2025, amid record SDF interest rates and liquidity caution across the sector....
FG Moves to Overhaul NYSC, Launches New Teachers and Medical Corps
Tinubu administration unveils plans to restructure NYSC and establish new Teachers’ and Medical Corps to address manpower gaps in education and healthcare....
Emergency Rule Tension Rises as NASS Warns State Assemblies Over Power Abuse
NASS raises alarm over misuse of legislative powers in Benue and Zamfara, warns that political instability could trigger emergency rule scenarios....
FG Blasts Pat Utomi for Launching Shadow Government
Pat Utomi forms “Big Tent” shadow government to challenge Tinubu, but FG dismisses it as unconstitutional and misleading....
Atiku Dares Tinubu: “Ditch Your Escalade for Innoson” Under Nigeria First Policy
“Enough of the charade,” says Atiku, challenging Tinubu to lead by example on the Nigeria First policy starting with his car, holidays, and hospital checkups...
FG Seals Defence Tech Deal With China to Boost Local Arms Production
Nigeria inks high-stakes defence deal with China to manufacture arms, overhaul military capability, and position itself as a regional security hub....
UTME Results Reflect Education System Failure – Obi
Peter Obi says mass failure in the UTME reflects years of underinvestment in education....
UTME Mass Failure Proof Anti-Malpractice Measures Working — Minister
Over 78% failure rate in UTME signals the death of exam malpractice, says Education Minister....