Nigeria is set for “a reset, a very hard one.” This declaration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reopened a fundamental national question concerning the country's development. What exactly must be reset, and how can such a reset be delivered in a way that improves the material lives of Nigerians rather than remaining a rhetorical flourish? While the statement was made in the context of fiscal stress and a troubled budget cycle, the issues confronting Nigeria are deeper than budgeting delays or revenue shortfalls. The challenge is systemic, roo
Nigeria is set for “a reset, a very hard one.” This declaration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reopened a fundamental national question concerning the country's development. What exactly must be reset, and how can such a reset be delivered in a way that improves the material lives of Nigerians rather than remaining a rhetorical flourish? While the statement was made in the context of fiscal stress and a troubled budget cycle, the issues confronting Nigeria are deeper than budgeting delays or revenue shortfalls. The challenge is systemic, roo