Business and Economy
The Missing Middle: Rebuilding Nigeria’s Ginneries to Restore the Cotton Value Chain
By Eneojo Herbert Idakwo Why reviving the country's cotton ginneries may hold the key to restoring confidence across the cotton,…
NEC-Approved Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board Long Overdue: A Case for Nigeria’s Ailing Cotton Sector
By Eneojo Herbert Idakwo Nigeria's cotton, textile and garment industry is dying quietly. Across the country's major cotton-producing states, thousands…
Battle for the Nut: State Chairmen Push Back Against Alleged Leadership Coup in Nigeria’s Cashew Association
By Eneojo Herbert Idakwo ABUJA, Nigeria — A leadership crisis is unfolding within the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN),…
“IYA ALAKARA” AND THE TRUTH WE REFUSED TO HEAR: WHY DISRESPECTING SMALL BUSINESS IS KILLING OUR FUTURE
By Comrade Kunle Sodipo anipr _Ogun State, Nigeria based Public Affairs Analyst and Security Strategist_ kdrexafricanchild@gmail.com _22 July, 2026_ A…
If We Don’t Fix Mining Now, Insecurity and Hunger Will Fix Us
By Hon. Rotimi Makinde Nigeria is sitting on wealth, but we are harvesting war and hunger. From Zamfara to Niger,…
Cashew Roadmap Validation Without NCAN? Why Stakeholder Legitimacy Matters More Than Ceremony
By Eneojo Herbert Idakwo The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) on July 15, 2026, conducted what it…
APC AFTER TWELVE YEARS: PROMISES MADE, PROMISES BROKEN (PART 7)
By Chief Akinwumi Akinfenwa 2027 AND THE FUTURE OF NIGERIA: WHAT MUST CHANGE? *Recap of the Series* Over the past…
When Farmers Lose, Nigeria Must Not Look Away
By Otunba (Dr.) Abdulfalil Abayomi Odunowo Every farming season represents a covenant between the Nigerian farmer and the nation. The…
Why Reviving the Odua Textile Industry Is Not Economically Sustainable
By Idowu Ephraim Faleye +2348132100608 Who should be blamed for the collapse of the Odua Textile Industry? Is it fair…
PFIPC Controversy: Clarifying Institutional Roles and the Need for Transparent Investigation
by Otunba (Dr) Abdulfalil Abayomi Odunowo The emergence of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) also referenced alongside the…
Is Nigeria Trapped in Enclave Growth?
By Otunba (Dr) Abduldalil Abayomi Odunowo Why the Economy Booms on Paper While Millions of Nigerians Break Down in Silence…
Nigeria’s Rising Foreign Reserves: Strengthening the Economy, Easing the People’s Burden?
Nigeria’s rising foreign reserves are a significant achievement, reflecting the strength of Tinubu’s reforms. Yet, the ordinary Nigerian still grapples with…
