This paper studies how household inequality shapes the effects of the zero lower bound (ZLB) on nominal interest rates on aggregate dynamics. To do so, we consider a heterogeneous agent New Keynesian ...

As the majority of representatives from developing countries, BRICS will act as a force in shaping the new world order.

Illegal activities incur costs of more than $19 trillion (more than China’s GDP), slow down growth and investments and ...

Despite being Africa’s most populous nation and one of its largest economies, Nigeria remains among the world’s poorest ...

“The Nigeria-Brazil corridor is not a nostalgic idea; it is realistic and achievable. Let us walk the talk and ensure our deliberations yield results,” she said.

With the passage of four landmark tax bills in 2023, Nigeria’s tax system has undergone a historic overhaul aimed not just at simplifying compliance but at repositioning the nation’s economy for ...

Nigeria: Gombe gov reiterates commitment to sustainable economic reforms Lagos, Nigeria: the megalopolis from the air - Lagos island and Victoria Island separated by Five Cowrie Creek - Eko Atlantic ...

“Our theme, Advancing Financial Inclusion through Investments, is not aspirational; it is foundational to national survival. “We stand at a pivotal moment. By 2030, Nigeria can either harness its ...

According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the Trump-GOP plan “provides enormous tax cuts for the wealthy while doing little for low- and moderate-income families. In 2027, those ...

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concerns over the impending ban on Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment. It warned that it could lead to ...

If you’ve never read crime books before, ‘Map of Bones’ is an ideal place to start. It doesn’t overwhelm you with too much information, yet it doesn’t hold back on the excitement either.

A recent paper by Eli Rau and Susan Stokes, published in PNAS 2025, using large-scale cross-national data finds that economic inequality is one of the strongest predictors of the erosion of democracy.