Air Travel Contracts as Economic Growth Fails to Lift Aviation NIGERIA’S aviation sector recorded a sharp downturn in the first quarter of 2026, even as the broader economy posted stronger growth figures, raising questions about who is actually benefiting from the country’s recovery. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), air transportation contracted by […]
Cross River Unveils Ambitious Agribusiness Growth Strategy CROSS River State has unveiled an ambitious plan to attract ₦150 billion in private-sector agricultural investment over the next six years as part of a broader strategy to transform agriculture into a major driver of economic growth, employment generation and food security. The initiative is anchored on a […]
By ROSAMARY GLORIOUS ARIOLE Nigeria’s Expanding Debt Profile and the Search for Measurable Outcomes BEHOLD the growing list of loans accumulated under the current administration. The numbers are large. The projects are numerous. The justifications are often expressed in technical language. And for many Nigerians, the question remains remarkably simple: what exactly are these loans funding, […]
By IKING FERRY Financial Illiteracy and the Politics of Survival PUBLIC discourse in Nigeria often portrays political corruption as a simple consequence of greed. Yet a growing body of opinion among financial experts suggests the issue may be more complex, involving inadequate wealth planning, poor financial education, and the absence of sustainable income structures beyond public […]
Federal Workers Demand Living Wage as Economic Pressures Mount Labour Discontent Grows Over Wage Debate FRESH tensions have emerged in Nigeria’s labour environment following the rejection of a proposed N100,000 national minimum wage by federal civil servants who insist the amount does not reflect current economic realities. The Federal Workers Forum (FWF), speaking through a […]
The Bigger Story Behind Dangote’s East African Refinery Plan THE announcement of a proposed refinery in East Africa is being viewed by many observers as far more than a routine investment decision. It represents another phase in an ambitious industrial strategy that is steadily positioning Africa as a producer of refined petroleum products rather than […]
A Roadside Stop With a Hidden Story FOR many travellers along the Keffi–Akwanga highway in Nasarawa State, Uke is a familiar stopover renowned for its fresh fish, palm wine and serene atmosphere. Nestled along one of the busiest transport corridors in North-Central Nigeria, the community has earned a reputation as a hospitality hub where motorists […]
A Global Business Empire and Nigeria’s Public Contracts A Contractor With Deep Ties Outside Nigeria GILBERT Chagoury, a prominent businessman linked to major infrastructure projects in Nigeria, maintains significant personal and corporate ties to France. Public records and reports indicate residence in Paris, where his business interests are also structured through entities registered in high-value […]
Energy Crisis Reshaping Nigeria’s Telecom Industry NIGERIA’S telecommunications operators are increasingly struggling under the weight of soaring energy costs, with industry spending on diesel estimated at about ₦860 billion in 2025 alone. The rising expenditure highlights the deepening impact of Nigeria’s electricity crisis on one of the country’s most strategic economic sectors, as telecom companies […]
Rising Cost of Vegetables Deepens Pressure on Abuja Households RESIDENTS and food business operators across the Federal Capital Territory have raised fresh concerns over the escalating prices of vegetables and staple cooking ingredients, warning that the situation is making feeding increasingly difficult for households and threatening the survival of small food businesses. The complaints come […]