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How big companies are targeting middle income countries to boost ultra-processed food sales
Xu Chang/Xinhua via GettyImages Edwin Kwong, The University of Melbourne; Joanna Williams, Swinburne University of Technology; Phillip Baker, Deakin University;…
Nigerian property crime could be reduced if neighbourhoods were better designed
Some physical developments contribute to crime in Nigeria. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Adewumi Badiora, Olabisi Onabanjo University Nigeria…
Nigeria has just hiked interest rates: why it’s the wrong recipe for curbing inflation
Interest rate hike may not directly impact the average Nigerian. Photo by Amos Gumulira/AFP via Getty Images Stephen Onyeiwu, Allegheny…
Why import restrictions aren’t enough to help Nigeria industrialise
Nigeria is intent on increasing local manufacturing. Nestle/Wikimedia Commons Michael E Odijie, UCL and Poorva Karkare Nigeria has a strong…
EFCC Reportedly Discovers Additional N90bn Was Stolen By Suspended Accountant General, Idris
Idris, who was battling for bail on Sunday night has opened up and identified some top government officials allegedly involved…
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How ASUU uncovered multi-billion naira market, other properties owned by AGF Idris in 2020
The Accountant-General of the Federation, (AGF), Ahmed Idris, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on…
Debt distress in Africa: biggest problems, and ways forward
Gettyimages Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria and Magalie Masamba, University of Pretoria The COVID pandemic has had a profoundly negative…
A guaranteed basic income could end poverty, so why isn’t it happening?
With careful planning, a basic income system could be designed to be simple, adaptable, reliable and fair. (Shutterstock) Jiaying Zhao,…
Nigeria’s fuel crisis: smaller, more flexible refineries aren’t the full answer
Fuel scarcity in Nigeria causes untold hardship to people and negatively impacts the economy. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images…
Insights from Zimbabwe on how to link formal and informal economies
A Zimbabwean broom vender pushes his bike on the streets of Chitungwiza outside Harare. ALEXANDER JOE/AFP via Getty Images John…
