May 15Nigerian Universities are still on strikeNigerian Universities are still on strike (The Economist looking worried and sad) Brilliant Citizen: My Economist, why do you have such a gloomy face? Is the world coming to an end? Economist: Our Universities are still on strike! Brilliant Citizen: Is that what is bothering you? Is there a year…Nigerian Universities4 min read
Apr 6Heat everywhere, the rain is coming.Heat everywhere, the rain is coming. Economist: Hello dear Brilliant Citizen. What happened to you? You don’t look good? Brilliant Citizen: How can I look good in this country. Are you not here with me? Economist: What is happening? Brilliant Citizen: So many things are happening, there is heat everywhere…Nigeria3 min read
Jan 31Jumping TreesJumping Trees Brilliant Citizen: Happy New Year dear Economist. I know January has ended 😁😁. How is it going? Economist: Hello dear Brilliant Citizen. All is good here. I am back to work and doing awesome. Brilliant Citizen: Good to note. I am also doing good. The year has started…Nigeria5 min read
Dec 31, 2021Learnings from Leading Economic GrowthLearnings from Leading Economic Growth Brilliant Citizen: My dear Economist, I have not seen you in a very long time. What is going on? Economist: I had a baby about 3 months ago. Also, I was engaged in a program at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS). Brilliant Citizen: Wow, congratulations to…6 min read
Aug 1, 2021Sourcing for Dollar MattersEconomist: Brilliant Citizen, where are you rushing to? Brilliant Citizen: (Looking upset and anxious) Oh, I need to source for dollars right now. I am almost in a crisis. Economist: Calm down, you don’t need to panic over that. Brilliant Citizen: How can you say I don’t need to panic…Nigeria4 min read
Apr 30, 2021Sustainability of Nigerian StatesSustainability of Nigerian States Brilliant Citizen: My Economist, it has been long I have seen you. How are you doing? Economist: Hello Brilliant Citizen, I have been quite busy with many other projects. Brilliant Citizen: Oh, I thought you had left Lagos for me. I am thinking of leaving Lagos…4 min read
Feb 19, 2021More Businesses for Africa with AfCFTAEconomist: Hello my brilliant citizen, what have you been up to? Brilliant Citizen: My Economist, I am doing great and the year is looking good! Economist: That is good to note. What has brightened your year? Brilliant Citizen: Well, you know I have been thinking of alternative streams of income…Afcfta4 min read
Jan 12, 2021Inflation IssuesEconomist: Happy New Year my brilliant citizen, hope you enjoyed the holidays? Brilliant Citizen: My Economist, it is good to see you this year. I tried to enjoy it, but the market prices did not allow me. Economist: Oh, I remember you wanted us to discuss this the last time. …Nigeria3 min read
Dec 21, 2020Officially in a RecessionOfficially in a Recession Economist: My brilliant citizen, how are you doing? Brilliant Citizen: My Economist, I am doing good, but things are still quite tough! Economist: That is relatable as Nigeria is now officially in a recession. Brilliant Citizen: Recession? Which one is that? You have come again, last…2 min read
Nov 18, 2020Remittances DropRemittances Drop Economist: My brilliant citizen, it has really been a long time. How are you doing? Brilliant Citizen: My Economist, I am doing good, I can’t wait for 2020 to be over. It has been a tough one. Economist: I can imagine. …Nigeria3 min read