Research post

Counting trillions, measuring nothing? An analytical look at FAAC allocation, subnational performance

...State revenue is soaring but services stalling ...More fiscal windfalls, governance headwinds Nigeria’s states have never been richer on paper. Between 2023 and 2025, subnational governments shared over N9 trillion…

Muhammad Akanji

7 Min Read

America first or America isolated? What Trump’s “Monroe” doctrine means for trade, capital and alliances

The Trump administration’s “America First” policy stance is reshaping the global economic…

Muhammad Akanji

9 Min Read

Research post

New era at AfDB: What Nigeria’s economy can expect from the leadership shift

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) leadership transition marks more than a change…

Muhammad Akanji

9 Min Read

PREMIUM Research post

Nigeria’s sports industry: Poised for a revenue boom

Sports is no longer just about talent and passion—it’s a multi-billion-dollar industry…

Muhammad Akanji

9 Min Read

Opinion

Give to gain: 8 steps to shared success

The future we seek will not be built by a…

March 12, 2026

Putting jobs at the heart of Nigeria’s next growth chapter

The World Bank Group is updating…

March 11, 2026

Africa must not become an AI colony

The world is entering what many…

March 11, 2026

How tenacity shapes our lives’ output: Digging your well more than once

A lot of people are discouraged…

March 11, 2026

Policy pathways: Incentives for sustainable business growth

The right incentives can unlock private…

March 11, 2026

Strategy proposes, but culture disposes

Several years ago, I witnessed a…

March 11, 2026

From outrage to action: Prioritising patient safety in Nigeria

Following the tragic deaths of a…

March 11, 2026