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Learning under siege: The fiscal paradox of Nigeria’s safe schools initiative
Nigeria’s Safe Schools Initiative captures a painful contradiction between fiscal ambition and lived insecurity. Despite a N144.77 billion (2023–2026) federal commitment to secure learning spaces, classrooms remain under siege. In May 2026, gunmen abducte...
FX
Top 10 African Currencies That Struggle Against The Dollar
Africa’s economies face significant challenges, with many currencies struggling against the strong US dollar....
Editor | Jan 21, 2025
Economy
Nigeria’s economy in 2024 presents a mix of growth and challenges.
On the financial side, the naira has weakened, with the official exchange rate now at N1,537 per dollar and the parallel market rate at N1,670 per dollar....
Editor | Jan 21, 2025
Economy
The above chart shows the states with the highest budget for 2025 in Nigeria
Lagos State leads with its N3.37 trillion "Budget of Sustainability," a 32.55% increase from 2024. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu focuses on sustainable growth across various sectors....
Editor | Jan 21, 2025
Development
The proposed appropriation bill allocated a total of N2.493 trillion to five regional development commissions
Cascading the allocation, N585.9 billion for the North West Development Commission (NWDC)...
Editor | Jan 21, 2025
Fintech
Nigeria's E-transaction landscape from 2018 to the first half of 2024
Nigeria's E-transaction landscape from 2018 to the first half of 2024, highlights a shift towards digital payment methods. Internet (Web) transactions have seen a remarkable surge, climbing from 51 million in 2018 to over 12 billion in 2024....
Editor | Jan 21, 2025
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