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How Governor Aliyu Is Charting Sokoto’s Path For The Next Half-Century: Building the Future – Economy, People, and Sustainability

Global UpfrontMar 17, 2026March 17, 20260

By Emmanuel Ado There is a saying often attributed to African elders: “that when a man does not know where he is going, he should

When Leaders Applaud Quenching the Fire They Lit

Global UpfrontFeb 19, 2026February 19, 20260

By Abidemi Adebamiwa Nigeria is being urged to celebrate a calmer exchange rate as evidence that the economy is finally finding its feet. On paper,

Tinubu’s New Tax Regime As Sovereignty For Sale

Global UpfrontDec 13, 2025December 13, 20250

By Farooq Kperogi, December 13, 2025 For weeks, I deliberately avoided commenting on the sweeping new tax regime the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration plans to

“Halal: Tomorrow’s Celebration May Plant Tomorrow’s Crisis”

Global UpfrontOct 27, 2025October 27, 20251

By Citizen Bolaji O. Akinyemi This is an advisory note to a nation in despair, led by men who carry on as if nothing is

China: Powering Ahead Without Apologies

Global UpfrontOct 3, 2025October 3, 20250

By Constance Ikokwu I was invited to the 2025 Media Cooperation Forum on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) earlier this month by People’s Daily

Empty Shelves: We’re Not Shutting Down But Re-modelling, Says ShopRite

Global UpfrontSep 19, 2025September 19, 20250

Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Limited (RSNL), the operator of the Shoprite franchise in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to continue doing business in the country, saying

Business & Economy: Shoprite Stores Shut in Ibadan, Ilorin, Shelves Empty in Lagos, Abuja

Global UpfrontSep 18, 2025September 18, 20250

This is not the best of times for the popular retail company, Shoprite in Nigeria as the firm struggles to stay afloat four years after

Nigeria Must Go: Nigerians In Ghana’s Economy Amidst Surging Tensions And The Scourge Of Misinformation

Global UpfrontAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

The relationship between Ghana and Nigeria is marked by deep economic interdependence, historical tensions, and the growing influence of misinformation. Nigerians contribute significantly to Ghana’s

Northern Nigeria Group Warns Against CBN’s New BDC Policy, Cites Threat to Region’s Economy and National Security

Global UpfrontJul 11, 2025July 11, 20250

The Arewa Economic Forum (AEF), a leading Northern Nigerian advocacy and think-tank, has raised serious concerns over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new Bureau

Rethinking Job-Based Incentives in a Broken Economy

Global UpfrontJun 28, 2025June 28, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa In Nigeria today, when a job opens up, it’s not just a vacancy—it’s a lifeline. For the graduate selling books by the