For decades, Nigeria’s sovereignty has persisted more as a theoretical construct than as an operative reality, independent in flag but dependent in policy, shaped by external prescriptions from London, Washington, and Bretton Woods institutions that prize compliance over true progress. However, in
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Oluwafemi Mayowa Olusola
Oluwafemi Mayowa OLUSOLA is the Opinion Page Editor at BusinessDay. He writes provocative essays on youth development, governance, and strategic partnerships in Nigeria, highlighting the intersections of education, economic policy, and national transformation through pragmatic and data-driven analysis.
