Why #ExportNaijatoGrowtheNaira is Better
In Part I of this article, I pointed out how this newfound fervour to purchase all things local was hardly the key to ‘growing the naira’ ..
Why #BuyNaijatoGrowtheNaira is Flawed
The popular #BuyNaijatoGrowtheNaira suffers from the same effect policies without adequate thinking of the incentives suffers from – the c..
Signalling: How Much Does it Cost to Inspire?
Anyone who drives a car in Nigeria should have a fair idea of the trials and tribulations faced when trying to find a mechanic that won’t ..
Quantifying Rape: The Case of the Missing Data
Like every other sensitive social issue, the topic of rape tends to create two sides in an argument: one side heavily vested in anecdotes ..
The Statistical Errors That Explain Our Behaviour
My colleague planned on going to school last year, but unlike others, she only applied to her first choice school. My colleague had prayed..
Authority Bias: To Question or Not to Question
Some weeks back, an interesting debate erupted on what is now known as Nigerian Twitter. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse pas..
Incentives: Some Things Money Can’t Buy
Not too long ago, I saw a tweet by a friend of mine. The tweet caused quite a stir. It read as follows:
“This man has been persistent i..
Action Bias: Why Buhari Became ‘Baba Go-Slow’
In 3 months, the euphoria that accompanied the victory of President Buhari has largely dulled to complaints of his government’s tepidness…
A Tale of an Economy
So a couple of macroeconomic reports poured in over the last few months, and I’ve taken a couple of NBS’ latest infographics and tried to ..
