Why Nigeria's $400m census is overdue

Nigeria plans to spend $400m to hold its first digital census in history. This story analyses the economic reasons behind a census exercise.

Why Nigeria needs efficient public transport systems

Public transport systems are grossly inadequate in Nigeria and in immediate need of reform.

Does Nigeria need a sin tax?

This article assesses whether Nigeria's recently enacted soft drink tax will proffer any benefits

Economy - 19 JUN 2020

COVID-19: Using data to fight the pandemic

This article explores how Nigeria can utilise data to tackle the novel Coronavirus

Development - 26 FEB 2020

The implications of the Lagos Okada ban

This article explores the costs of the motorcycles and tricycles ban in Lagos

Development - 23 OCT 2019

How does street lighting worsen crime and the economy?

The lack of functional street lights across the country is enabling crime and stifling economic activity.

Economy - 14 AUG 2019

Street Hawking in Nigeria

Street vendors contribute significantly to the informal economy. But, their presence comes at a cost.

Development - 01 JUL 2019

Nigeria's ethnic diversity can harm economic growth

This article explores the consequences of ethnic diversity on Nigeria's development

Economy - 23 APR 2019

Nigeria's oil curse perpetuates patriarchy

This article explores how the presence of oil has propelled the problem of patriarchy in Nigeria

Economy - 04 MAR 2019

Excess Crude Account: the oil fund paying for Nigerian elections

This article explores how the Nigerian government has diverged oil savings to fund national elections

Economy - 15 FEB 2019

Behind Bars - Prison Reform in Nigeria

Nigeria's current prison system is extremely dysfunctional and in a dire need of reform

Economy - 12 DEC 2018

Nigeria’s Skin-Bleaching Epidemic

Skin-bleaching has become a way of life for many Nigerians, with huge health, social and economic costs.

Economy - 01 NOV 2018

Poverty in the Midst of Plenty

This article explores how population growth is perpetuating poverty in Nigeria and Africa as a whole

Economy - 04 OCT 2018

Policy Inconsistency in Nigeria

This article explores the implications of policy inconsistency and discontinuity in Nigeria

Economy - 03 SEP 2018

NYSC has overstayed its welcome

NYSC is a failed relic and Nigeria ought to free its youth from the burden of the scheme.

Economy - 17 JUL 2018

Welcome to the poverty capital of Nigeria

We analyse the significant North-South poverty divide in Nigeria.