Bleeding the poor: Nigeria's fiscal misery
Nigeria stands at a critical fiscal crossroads. Despite repeated calls for economic reform, the government continues to rely on misguided...
- Friday, June 05, 2026
BusinessDay
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...
Nigeria finds itself in an increasingly precarious position as the price of petrol has surged from N198 to an astonishing...
Nigeria’s recent fuel price hike, triggered by the government’s removal of subsidies, marks a significant pivot in the country’s economic...
Nigeria’s oil sector stands at a critical juncture. The divestment of international oil companies (IOCs) from onshore and shallow water...