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Policy Without Politics

Dr. Ken and Chike Obi

21 episodes

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 policymakers, economists, and business leaders driving them. No partisanship, no noise. Just rigorous analysis you can use. New episodes weekly. Watch here or listen

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Episodes

  1. PWP: Land Use Act: Obsolete or Relevant? S1 EP18

    · 24 min · S1 E18

    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 its severe implications for capital formation, the housing…

  2. PWP: CBN's Big Gamble: Win or fail? S1 EP17

    · 43 min · S1 E17

    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 the core mechanics of how the Central Bank manages…

  3. PWP: Has AMCON Outlived It's Purpose? S1 EP16

    · 36 min · S1 E16

    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 special-purpose vehicle to rescue Nigeria's financial system…

  4. PWP: Tax Policy: Where Does Our Money Really Go? S1 Ep15

    · 34 min · S1 E15

    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 Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe analyze Nigeria's overarching tax…

  5. PWP: A Refinery Explained: Facts Beyond Nigerian Emotion S1 EP14

    · 29 min · S1 E14

    True growth requires us to look forward rather than clinging to outdated industries, demanding bold leadership that embraces global competitiveness. To unlock Nigeria's next wave of economic potential, we must pivot…

  6. PWP: Your Feedback! Our Take(Part 2)

    · 15 min · S1 E14

    Policy Without Politics is nothing without your perspective. In this episode, we review and respond to the wave of listener feedback covering our most discussed topics, from government reforms to the realities of the…

  7. PWP: Does Savings Drive a Nation’s Development? S1 EP13

    · 37 min · S1 E13

    This episode analyses the foundations of national economic development, examining state spending, strategic savings, and high-yield investment. Our hosts Mustafa Chike-Obi and Dr. ken Ikpe critically explore the…

  8. PWP: Nigeria's Foreign Policy: Priorities And Gaps S1 E12

    · 35 min · 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 postures shift across global powers and why the lack of a clear…

  9. PWP: Fixing The Ballot S1 EP11

    · 51 min · S1 E11

    In this special episode of Policy Without Politics, we are deeply honoured to host former Cross River State Governor and presidential candidate, Donald Duke. Before the cameras even started rolling, Governor Duke…

  10. PWP: Your Feedback! Our Take.

    · 33 min · S1 E12

    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 conversation. From comments and opinions shared on our social media…

  11. PWP: Fuel Subsidy: Continuity of Policy S1 EP10

    · 23 min · S1 E10

    This episode offers a critical look at economic management and policy communication in Nigeria. We evaluate how the government has historically failed to explain the absence of subsidies, leading to widespread public…

  12. PWP: The Power Policy S1 E9

    · 34 min · 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 generation, distribution failures, and the unsustainable…

  13. The Dangote Refinery and Eko Atlantic

    · 30 min · S1 E6

    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 same level of government support, scrutiny and policy…

  14. $1 Trillion Economy Policy

    · 43 min · S1 E4

    Can Nigeria realistically hit the $1 trillion economy target, or does the ambition demand a fundamental recalibration of policy? In this episode of Policy Without Politics, Chike Obi and Dr. Ken dissect the mechanics…

  15. The Importance of an Economic Adviser in National Government

    · 35 min · S1 E2

    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 Adviser holds the key to unlocking Nigeria's potential.…

  16. Introducing PWP: Why Good Policy Fails to Change Lives

    · 17 min

    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 episode of Policy Without Politics (PWP), Mustafa Chike…

  17. PWP: FIFA Leadership Crisis: Who is Talking For Nigeria? S1 EP8

    · 13 min · S1 E8

    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 evaluation reveals deep-seated structural flaws where…

  18. PWP: Who Will Hire Our Graduates? S1 EP7

    · 33 min · S1 E7

    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 Without Politics, Chike Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe Onyeali examine…

  19. Sports & Creative Economy: Where Nigeria Actually Wins

    · 27 min · S1 E5

    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 entertainment and start treating them like core national revenue…

  20. Why do African Teams Concede at The 86th Minutes?

    · 10 min

    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 down the "86th-minute phenomenon" and explain why sports…

  21. Policy vs Implementation: Why Nigeria’s Good Ideas Keep Failing | PWP EP 1

    · 35 min

    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 policy, poor implementation, or something deeper? From fuel…

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