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Policy Without Politics
Policy Without Politics is a weekly thought-leadership podcast hosted by Dr. Ken and Chike Obi. We unpack government policy and examine real-world impact on economies and business. We connect the decisions made in capitals to the markets, companies, and people they affect, with global relevance grounded in an authentic African context. Each episode goes inside the policy shaping economies: trade, fiscal and monetary decisions, regulation, investment, and development, in conversation with the…
Episodes
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: NYSC: Scrap or Overhaul?
In this episode of Policy Without Politics, we critically examine the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme established in 1973. Originally conceived as…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: Feedback Episode 3
In this special feedback edition, our hosts Mustafa Chike Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe return to dissect, interrogate, and refine the core socio-economic themes from…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: Land Use Act: Obsolete or Relevant? S1 EP18
In this episode, Our hosts Mustafa Chike Obi and Dr Ken Ikpe examine the historical context of the military decree, the centralization of land ownership, and…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: CBN's Big Gamble: Win or fail? S1 EP17
In this episode, our hosts Mustafa Chike Obi and Dr Ken Ikpe break down the realities of Nigeria's foreign reserves, moving past emotional economics to analyze…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: Has AMCON Outlived It's Purpose? S1 EP16
In this episode, Hosts Mustafa Chike Obi and Dr. Ken Onyeali critically examine how the Assets Management Corporation Of Nigeria (AMCON) was conceived as a…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: Tax Policy: Where Does Our Money Really Go? S1 Ep15
Tax collection that lacks visible public value serves as a primary driver of civil resistance. In this episode of Policy Without Politics, Hosts Mustafa Chike…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: A Refinery Explained: Facts Beyond Nigerian Emotion S1 EP14
True growth requires us to look forward rather than clinging to outdated industries, demanding bold leadership that embraces global competitiveness. To unlock…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: Your Feedback! Our Take(Part 2)
Policy Without Politics is nothing without your perspective. In this episode, we review and respond to the wave of listener feedback covering our most…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: Does Savings Drive a Nation’s Development? S1 EP13
This episode analyses the foundations of national economic development, examining state spending, strategic savings, and high-yield investment. Our hosts…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: Nigeria's Foreign Policy: Priorities And Gaps S1 E12
In this episode, our hosts Mustapha Chike-Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe tackle whether Nigeria has a cohesive, overarching foreign policy, examining how diplomatic…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: Fixing The Ballot S1 EP11
In this special episode of Policy Without Politics, we are deeply honoured to host former Cross River State Governor and presidential candidate, Donald Duke…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: Your Feedback! Our Take.
What happens when the audience gets a chance to respond? In this episode of Policy Without Politics, we’re putting your voices at the centre of the…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: Fuel Subsidy: Continuity of Policy S1 EP10
This episode offers a critical look at economic management and policy communication in Nigeria. We evaluate how the government has historically failed to…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: The Power Policy S1 E9
Can Nigeria ever resolve its chronic power crisis? In this episode of Policy Without Politics, Chike Obi and Dr. Ken tackle the hard truths about electricity…
Policy Without PoliticsThe Dangote Refinery and Eko Atlantic
Nigeria is home to two of the most ambitious private investments in its history, the Dangote Refinery and the Eko Atlantic project. But are they receiving the…
Policy Without Politics$1 Trillion Economy Policy
Can Nigeria realistically hit the $1 trillion economy target, or does the ambition demand a fundamental recalibration of policy? In this episode of Policy…
Policy Without PoliticsThe Importance of an Economic Adviser in National Government
True national security starts with a booming economy. In this episode of Policy Without Politics, Chike Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe explain why the National Economic…
Policy Without PoliticsIntroducing PWP: Why Good Policy Fails to Change Lives
Every policy is made on paper, but it lands on people’s lives. Too often, the gap between grand promises and everyday reality is enormous. In this introductory…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: FIFA Leadership Crisis: Who is Talking For Nigeria? S1 EP8
In this thought-provoking episode of Policy without Policy, Chike Obi and Dr. Ken dive deep into the heart of Nigerian sports administration. A discerning…
Policy Without PoliticsPWP: Who Will Hire Our Graduates? S1 EP7
Nigeria is producing more graduates, expanding access to education and investing billions in the sector, but where are the jobs? In this episode of Policy…
Policy Without PoliticsSports & Creative Economy: Where Nigeria Actually Wins
Nigeria isn’t short on talent it’s short on economic structure. What happens if we stop treating sports and the creative economy like "side hustles" or…
Policy Without PoliticsWhy do African Teams Concede at The 86th Minutes?
Why do African football teams consistently lose focus in the final minutes of a match? In this episode of Policy Without Politics, Chike Obi and Dr. Ken break…
Policy Without PoliticsPolicy vs Implementation: Why Nigeria’s Good Ideas Keep Failing | PWP EP 1
In this episode of Policy Without Politics (PWP), Chike Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe take on one of Nigeria’s biggest development questions: Is Nigeria’s problem bad…