Baruga James, a 44-year-old fisherman with a family of four, has lived in the swampy environment of Makoko all his life. Each day, he wakes up not knowing how he will feed his children. “I am a fisherman,” he says, “but the meagre income from fishing is no longer sustainable. Things are too
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Oluwatobi Ojabello, PhD, is a dynamic and multi-dimensional Assistant Editor for Economy and Markets with over two years of professional journalism experience. He delivers authoritative, data-driven coverage of fiscal policy, financial institutions and capital markets, using clear analysis to explain Nigeria’s most complex economic developments. His work focuses on macroeconomic policy, financial stability and corporate performance, turning technical issues into accessible narratives that inform both experts and everyday readers.

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