The Tragic Death of 37 Detainees Breaches Nigeria’s Human Rights Obligations
The fight against illegal mining is necessary. But the state must not create another illegality in the process.
How Weak Tenure Security Is Undermining Rural Economic Freedom in Nigeria
The Niger incident therefore raises an important question about the relationship between economic freedom and the rule of law. A state has a legitimate interest in regulating mining, protecting the environment and preventing criminal exploitation of natural resources. But effective regulation also requires institutions that give citizens accessible and lawful pathways to own, use and invest in productive assets.
“Culture Cannot Outrank Dignity” — Says Founder of The Peoples’ Mouthpiece Initiative on Liberty on Air Debut
“You cannot suspend a person’s dignity for the sake of tradition, for the sake of religion, for the sake of anything,” Sulaiman said, addressing the boundary between constitutionally protected culture and conduct that crosses into criminality.
Trade Order Enforcement, Informality, and Women’s Economic Agency in Uganda
Uganda Trade Order Policy Brief reveals that harsh city cleanups in Uganda are destroying the livelihoods of women street vendors. Instead of using force, cities should provide safe kiosks, fair trading rules, and affordable starter licenses. This protects family incomes while keeping public spaces clean and organized through cooperation rather than punishment.
Cheetahs Policy Institute trains 20 young Nigerian leaders in Ibadan
Twenty young Nigerians joined a two-day Ibadan bootcamp by the Cheetahs Policy Institute to gain skills in evidence-based policymaking and leadership.
The Land Rights Struggle and The Limit on Women’s Economic Prosperity in Northern Nigeria
The restrictions on land ownership for women in Gombe State are not isolated occurrences but are indicative of a broader systemic failure that hinders economic development.
Nigeria Needs More Economic Freedom to Attain Prosperity
The dream of living in an economy where the system does not punish innovation, restrict competition, or discourage is what all Nigerians yearn for, as prosperity follows economic freedom.
The Value of Freedom Is Indigenous to Africa – Dr. Feyisade Adeyemi
He also revealed that with a strong emphasis on intellectual discourse and African-centric libertarian ideas, Chale Institute will continue to shape a new generation of liberty advocates across the continent.
Why Nigeria’s Poverty Persists Despite Social Investment Initiatives
Nigerians don’t necessarily need alms, they only need an environment that makes it possible for them to make money and create wealth.