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Fiscal policy options for growing out of debt: Evidence from Nigeria
Despite the essential role debt plays in enabling structural transformation and development, the rate at which Nigeria’s debt is rising has constrained the country’s ability to generate sufficient growth, cope…
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The State of Digital Education in Africa
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, where digitalization and the corresponding skill sets are gaining significance in the transformative process of economies, the role of digitalization in shaping labor markets…
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Why we need to unlock data’s potential responsibly and inclusively
In today’s digital age, data has become an invaluable asset, driving innovation, economic growth, and societal development. Africa, with its vast population and diverse landscapes, holds immense potential for leveraging…
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Can we change the narrative on corruption in public procurement in Nigeria?
For several decades, Nigeria, Africa’s economic giant, has struggled with corruption, especially in relation to public procurement at the federal, state, and municipal/local levels of government. In 2022, Nigeria obtained…
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Unravelling the Paradox: Nigeria’s Trajectory of Development and Poverty Reduction
Nigeria, often referred to as “Africa’s giant”, has experienced a complex trajectory of development and poverty reduction which presents a paradoxical scenario (World Bank, 2022). Despite being the continent’s largest economy, Nigeria’s annual…
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The Nigeria Tobacco Policy Landscape: The Role of States in Tobacco Control
Tobacco control policy refers to the efforts made to reduce the impact of tobacco use on public health. This can include measures such as increasing taxes on tobacco products, implementing…
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Women’s Participation in MSME in Nigeria: Prospects, Challenges, and Policy Recommendations
In Nigeria, women’s labour participation has begun to pick up in recent years after many years of stagnation. However, women’s entry point into labour has been mainly through the informal…
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Redefining our priorities: Food, not tobacco
Nigeria has a population of over 200 million people and is one of the largest producers of tobacco in Africa. However, Nigeria faces significant challenges in achieving food security. With…
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Fostering Collaboration among Young Think Tankers in the Global South
As we approach the midpoint of the timeline to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is more important than ever to prioritise the contributions of the Global South’s fast-growing…
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AI Readiness in Africa
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses and economic activities worldwide through its capacity to mimic or replicate human-like intelligence. With the growing potential of AI, many countries are adopting various…
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Naira Redesign Policy and the State of Digitalization in Nigeria
Modern development has placed digital technologies at the forefront, giving economies a chance to hasten economic expansion and ease the connection of people to services and employment. The contribution of…
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Building a more Inclusive Digital Future for Women in the Global South
The advent of digital innovation has revolutionised our world, bringing immense benefits to individuals, societies, and economies. It has boosted efficiency and productivity and fostered opportunities for creativity and expansion.…
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Changing Perspectives: SSB Tax is key to Addressing Obesity in Nigeria
Obesity is on the rise globally, with 1 billion people predicted will be living with the disease by 2030. Obesity is no longer just a disease of rich countries. The…
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Nigeria: The Resource Conundrum
This paper examines in great detail the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the Nigerian economy for the purpose of informing experts and non-experts alongside providing recommendations to the government.…
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Measuring Learning Is Key to Reaching Education Goals: The Case of Nigeria
Learning assessments have played a key role in highlighting the extent of the learning crisis in Nigeria. The next step to addressing learning is improving assessments to close data gaps…
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Agricultural Development Financing and Food Inflation in Nigeria: What the Government may need to do differently
Over the years, the Nigerian government has deployed development financing initiatives to boost food production through increased access to finance for farmers and other small businesses in the sector. While…
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