Nigeria does not trade with itself. That simple truth, more than any policy debate or economic headline, explains why our growth keeps failing to deliver on its promise. It is not a question of scale. We are 200 million people spread across a country large enough to house multiple economic zones. We have fertile land,
No chapter in the grand story of economic transformation is written without discomfort. From India’s liberalisation in 1991 to Brazil’s stabilisation efforts in the 1990s and Indonesia’s post-crisis reforms, the pattern is clear: structural change demands short-term sacrifice for long-term prosperity. Nigeria, today, is deep into its own chapter, two years into a set of
Despite its vast size and strategic advantages, Nigeria has struggled to convert its demographic and resource strengths into lasting economic competitiveness. At the core of this challenge is a stagnant manufacturing sector, contributing less than 13% to GDP and operating at just 56% of its capacity. Over 767 manufacturing firms shut down or suspended operations
By Adedeji Adewumi In the aftermath of the Yelewata massacre, as charred homes still smouldered and families buried their dead, one thing became painfully clear: we are fighting the wrong kind of war with the wrong set of tools. What is unfolding across the Middle Belt is not communal unrest, nor is it merely a
Celebrating 20 Years of Strategic Influence, Youth Power, and African Storytelling Founded in 2005 by Chude Jideonwo and Adebola Williams, RED | For Africa was built on one bold idea: storytelling could move Africa forward. Over the past two decades, that idea has become a continental force, manifested through Red Media Africa, The Future Project,
In a powerful testament to the influence of African marketing leadership on the global stage, Dami Dania, Category Manager for Nutrition at Unilever West Africa, has been named one of the 2025 Forty Under 40 Global Awards winners in the Brand and Business Strategy category. The prestigious ceremony, held in Dubai, spotlighted visionaries under 40
The Forty Under 40 Global Awards are among the most prestigious recognitions for emerging leaders shaping the future of business, creativity, governance, and innovation. Celebrating excellence under the age of 40, the awards spotlight individuals who are making an impact in their fields and redefining what leadership looks like across continents. It is a global
If there’s one thing Godswill Akpabio somehow manages to do, it’s finding himself at the center of controversy. From accusations of sexual harassment to questionable political maneuvers, a scandal has never really been far from him. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit six of the biggest storms he’s found himself in. The
