Why Nigeria’s Hustle Culture Is Both a Lifeline and a Loop
In Nigeria today, “hustle culture” is not just a trendy phrase tossed around on social media. It is breakfast, lunch, dinner — and sometimes the midnight snack too. From the restless streets of Lagos to quieter towns where generators hum like background…
The Daily Bread Story: Tracking the Real Cost-of-Living Crisis
Every morning in Nigeria’s bustling markets, families start their day with a simple ritual: buying the daily bread. But in recent years, that basic act has become a stark measure of how hard life has become for ordinary people — from Mile 12 Market in…
Productivity vs. Policy: How Economic Reforms Are Shaping Business, Jobs and Young Lives
Across many developing economies today, policymakers are making tough choices in the hope of long-term stability. But for many citizens — especially businesses, workers and young people — the immediate reality feels like a tug-of-war between survival and…
CBN Flags Nigeria Fintech’s Heavy Reliance on Foreign Capital
Nigeria’s fintech scene, celebrated as one of Africa’s fastest-growing innovation hubs, is facing a cautionary moment. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 2025 Fintech Policy Insight Report, the sector remains heavily dependent on foreign…
Can Nigeria stabilise its economy without hurting the poor?
There’s no shortage of sober headlines about Nigeria’s economic journey. Over the past few years, policymakers in Abuja have taken bold steps to steady an economy in distress — removing long-standing fuel subsidies, liberalising the foreign exchange…
What Economic Model Best Fits Nigeria’s Mosaic of People?
Nigeria is not just Africa’s most populous nation; it is one of its most complex economies. With over 200 million people spread across more than 250 ethnic groups and vast disparities in wealth, education and opportunity, the country has struggled for…
The Eternal Nigerian Queue: Olympics Should Take Notes
If patience were an Olympic sport, Nigerians would sweep the medals—gold, silver, and bronze. Because in this country, queues are legendary. Not your ordinary line-up, mind you, but full-blown sagas worthy of a mini-series. Take a petrol station, for…