Dr. Ken and Chike Obi

Policy Without Politics

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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 a...

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Dr. Ken and Chike Obi

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Why do African Teams Concede at The 86th Minutes? 09.07.2026 10:29

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 must be treated as a serious multi-billion dollar business engine for GDP growth rather than just physical education. #PWP #Governance #Policy #Politics #ChikeObiDrKen

The Importance of an Economic Adviser in National Government 02.07.2026 34:40

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. From analyzing historical GDP trends to outlining why this role requires total independence from the Ministry of Finance, we deliver an honest, data-backed look at how governance should...

Policy vs Implementation: Why Nigeria’s Good Ideas Keep Failing | PWP EP 1 25.06.2026 34:40

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 subsidy removal to electricity pricing, health insurance, education, IMF advice, telecoms, exchange rates, and social safety nets, this conversation explores why many Nigerian polici...

Introducing PWP: Why Good Policy Fails to Change Lives 25.06.2026 16:34

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 Obi and Dr. Ken Ikpe launch a new conversation: why well-intentioned economic, development, and governance policies frequently fail to deliver, and what it really takes to bridge the d...