Navigating Data Challenges in Nigeria’s Public Sector
By Nene Rennie Okonya-Chukwu Nene Okonya-Chukwu discusses the data challenges hindering progress in Nigeria’s public service while sharing her perspective on innovative solutions for digital transformation. Ever wondered about the untapped potential lying within Nigeria’s public service? A significant hurdle I’ve faced in my role …
Non-Interest Banking Explained: Spotlight on Nigeria
By Aida Oluwagbemiga & Abdulsalam Abduljelil Opeyemi Nigeria’s non-interest banking sector, driven by banks like Jaiz and TAJBank, is expanding swiftly. These Shariah-compliant institutions provide ethical banking solutions. Learn about their rapid growth, income models, and how to obtain financing for major purchases in …
Embark on a Journey of Impact: Volunteer as an International Trade Researcher
Aloinett Advisors is on the lookout for motivated individuals with a knack for writing and research to volunteer to support the implementation process of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement in Nigeria. You’ll be primarily doing research around the international trade sector and …
Finding community through the Abuja Literary Society
In this personal blog, Aida Oluwagbemiga reflects on her time with the Abuja Literary Society, building communities and expanding her contribution to the Nigerian creative space. I discovered the Abuja Literary Society (ALS) in August 2018, through its annual Abuja Literary & Arts Festival (ALITFEST). …
Nigeria’s foreign minister has his work cut out – ISS Africa
The challenge lies in navigating domestic constraints and regional dynamics to strengthen the country’s global standing. Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar is leading the country’s foreign relations in the face of significant domestic and external turbulence. His ministry coordinates Nigeria’s …
Social Media 101 for Government Agencies
On 16 March 2023, Aloinett Advisors facilitated a workshop on social media for strategic communication for the Bureau of Public Service Reforms in Abuja, Nigeria. Around ten public servants benefited from the training with the objective of improving the BPSR’s ability to communicate with its …
ISS researcher Teniola Tayo weighs in on the upcoming elections in Nigeria
Institute for Security Studies researcher at Lake Chad Basin Programme, Teniola Tayo, weighs in on the upcoming elections in Nigeria. …
Can Nigeria finance its war against insurgents?
Nigeria now spends more than it earns just to service its debt — a crisis that raises serious concerns about the government’s ability to finance public infrastructure, civil service salaries, education and healthcare. It also has dire implications for the protracted war against the Boko …
Will Nigeria’s youth decide who wins the next elections?
Nigerians regard just four of their 16 presidential candidates as serious contenders in the 2023 general elections. These are Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the Labour …
Nigeria’s petrol subsidy is a climate issue
Nigeria’s government has said it will re-evaluate its position on petrol subsidies this month. Global economic developments and domestic challenges such as oil theft have led to a revenue crisis that makes the subsidies debilitating for the country. Higher oil prices due to the Russia-Ukraine war have …
