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Clash Abroad, Cries at Home: US-Iran Conflict Is Deepening Economic Hardship in Nigeria
On 28 February 28 2026, coordinated strikes by the US and Israel targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, middle installations, and key military infrastructure. The escalation drove global crude oil prices above $100 per barrel and heightened concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil shipments. For Nigeria, the impact has…. read more.
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HOW BALOGUN MARKET WOMEN COMBINE MOTHERHOOD AND TRADE
In Balogun Market, one of Lagos oldest and most vibrant trading hubs, Mrs. Adewale, known in her section as “Mama l’Aburo” for her decades of expertise in premium fabrics, mirrors the daily reality of countless market women who navigate the…. read more.
Tinubu’s End of Free Lunch and Central Bank of Nigeria’s Unending Tactics
You did not need to be an expert in economics or finance to feel the intense inflationary episodes that hit Nigeria in 2023. The causes were not far-fetched. On President Bola Tinubu’s inaugural day in May 2023, he openly declared “fuel sub…. read more.