The Nigerian paradox: Wealth, want, and wasted opportunities
Nigeria, a nation blessed with bountiful resources and a dynamic populace, has long been touted as Africa’s next economic powerhouse....
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Nigeria, a nation blessed with bountiful resources and a dynamic populace, has long been touted as Africa’s next economic powerhouse....
For Nigeria, the cost-of-living crisis is no longer a policy concern but an urgent humanitarian issue. From food and healthcare...
As Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, addressed the foreign exchange crisis at the World Bank/IMF meetings in Washington, his proposed...
Nigeria stands at a critical fiscal crossroads. Despite repeated calls for economic reform, the government continues to rely on misguided...
At Nigeria’s recent Economic Summit, World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill set a long horizon, warning that Nigeria’s economic reforms...
“This policy not only reduces their already limited purchasing power but also stifles domestic consumption—the very engine of economic growth.”...
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) “Great Tightening” has ushered in an era of rising interest rates and stricter monetary policies,...
As Nigeria’s economic challenges mount in 2024, it is becoming increasingly clear that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) reliance...
As Nigerians grapple with surging petrol prices, now having risen by over 440 percent in Lagos and a staggering 600...
“As prices surge and public discontent mounts, the question remains: is deregulation the right answer for Nigeria’s economy?” Nigeria’s recent...