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Introduction The oil and gas sector remains Nigeria’s main source of revenue. However, lack of transparency has led to massive revenue losses, corruption, and underdevelopment in […]

Introduction The 1999 Constitution has guided Nigeria for over two decades. However, many of its provisions have created structural problems that hinder effective governance and national […]

Introduction A merit-based public service is one where appointments, promotions, and rewards are based on competence and performance rather than connections or political loyalty. Nigeria’s current […]

Introduction Revenue collection remains one of Nigeria’s biggest challenges. Despite having multiple sources of income, the country continues to struggle with low revenue generation and poor […]

Introduction: Why Growth Must Be Inclusive For much of economic history, growth was treated as an end in itself, the assumption being that as an economy […]

Introduction Institutional reform requires more than laws and policies. It needs strong political will and leadership from the highest levels of government. Without this, reforms often […]

Introduction Anti-graft agencies such as the EFCC and ICPC were established to fight corruption. While they have achieved some results, their overall impact has been constrained […]

Introduction: Two Visions of Economic Organisation At a fundamental level, economies can be organised around two contrasting principles. The first is extraction and concentration: an economy […]

Introduction: The Importance of Controlling Nigeria’s Digital Future Digital sovereignty refers to a nation’s capacity to control and shape its own digital destiny, including the platforms, […]

Introduction Nigeria is not short of good policies. The major challenge has always been weak implementation. Many well-designed policies fail to achieve their objectives due to […]

Introduction Effective governance requires accurate and timely information. Unfortunately, many policies and decisions in Nigeria are made without sufficient data, leading to poor planning and ineffective […]

Human Capital as National Wealth The concept of human capital recognises that the skills, knowledge, capabilities, and productive capacity of a nation’s people constitute a form […]