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The Tah Doctrine: A presidential mandate for Africa’s next chapter Chinedu Moghalu, Senior Special Adviser to the Hon. Minister on Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, and Advocacy, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
At AfDB, expect gender-intentional SME financing, employment-linked blended capital, and new vehicles for agribusiness, fintech, and light manufacturing – designed for the businesses Africa’s youth are building now.
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How far Nigeria’s maritime has come Joy Dimka, Senior Legal Officer, Nigerian Shippers' Council.
The ocean around us tells the story of where we’ve been – but what we build on its shores will tell the story of where we’re going.
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The curious case of Nigeria’s bans Cheta Nwanze, Lead Partner, SBM Intelligence
From America's disastrous experiment with alcohol prohibition in the 1920s to Nigeria's more recent crypto and Twitter debacles, the evidence is overwhelming: prohibitions, more often than not, amplify demand, encourage defiance, and ultimately undermine the authority of the state.
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Why Africa will be missing on ‘Globalisation 3.0’ Sam Amadi, Former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, and Director, Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts
During Globalisation 2.0, Africa embraced domestic neoliberalism and did not take advantage of international neoliberalism.
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The Nigerian high-interest-rate trap Jide Akintunde, Managing Editor/CEO, Financial Nigeria International Limited
There are tell-tale signs indicating the price of money in Nigeria is not sustainable.
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Implementation strategy crucial for the success of 12-4 education policy Mojisola Karigidi, Founder and Product Developer, Moepelorse Bio Resources
It will be challenging for the government to ensure uninterrupted learning for 12 years except there are interventions to support struggling parents and guardians to keep their children or wards in school.
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A senator’s suspension threatens the right of representation Funmilayo Odude, Partner, Commercial and Energy Law Practice (CANDELP)
The ability of elected officials to represent their constituents should not be unduly impaired by punitive actions that go beyond what is reasonable or warranted, and there is a growing body of case law on illegal suspensions of lawmakers.
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Nigeria's economic prospects in a changing world order Martins Hile, Editor, Financial Nigeria magazine
Domestic macroeconomic weaknesses, deceleration of global growth, and changing geopolitical dynamics compel Nigeria – Africa's largest market – to strategically pivot towards economic diversification, South-South cooperation, institutional reform, and the green energy transition in a purposeful manner.
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African banks can leverage intra-African trade if they fix governance gaps Uche Igwe, Senior Political Economy Analyst and Visiting Fellow at the LSE Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa., London School of Economics
African financial institutions can benefit from the huge potential of the continent’s market. However lingering governance pitfalls stand between the banks and their objectives.
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Access Bank as a catalyst for change Omobolanle Victor-Laniyan, Head of Sustainability, Access Bank Plc
Through strategic acquisitions, innovative products, and sustainable practices, Access Bank is reshaping the financial landscape across Africa and beyond.