A free trade agreement, in its most basic sense, is an attempt by existing industries to find new markets. Their need to do this arises from industrialisation – that is, […]
Economy
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: how global and local experience would play out in WTO top job, by Ezebuilo Ukwueze
The global economy faces profound uncertainties, particularly in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, faith in the efficacy of international bodies such as the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has been weakened by […]
Nigeria and the Bold New World of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, By Inyene Ibanga
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has again achieved another milestone with the launch of the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) as part of its contribution […]
How To Avoid A Financial Crisis Next Year, By Uddin Ifeanyi
2020 bushwhacked just about everyone. And across the world, responses to the challenges presented by the year have been as uncommon as they have been unique. At the level of […]
A Global Agenda Beckons To the NESG, By ‘Tope Fasua
When Klaus Schwab established the European Management Forum (EMF) in January 1971, his dream was only about Europe. The professor of Management was spurred on by his deep knowledge of […]
Digital Economy: the Pathway To Knowledge for National Development, By Inyene Ibanga
The 23rd day of October, 2019 is going to remain a memorable day in the history of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. On that day, President Muhammadu […]
How Nigeria’s new competition law will benefit the economy – and what to watch for, By Oluchukwu Precious Obioma
Competition laws protect consumers and create confidence in an economy. It’s a signal to investors and entrepreneurs that a market is fair and open. And the reward for countries that regulate competition […]
Re: Matters of Urgent Attention In the National Economy, By Central Bank of Nigeria
The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to a recent press release titled “Matters of Urgent Attention” by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), which […]
EDITORIAL: Unearthing the Cogent Lessons In the NESG-CBN Economic Policy Imbroglio
The open disagreement between the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) about both the policy thrust and trajectory of the Nigerian economy has laid […]
Nigeria’s Unraveling Economy, and the Need for Cost-Refective Tarrifs, By Cheta Nwanze
There is a popular refrain heard when people talk about economic difficulties in this country: “No matter what happens, beer will always sell in Nigeria. People drink to console one […]