Beyond Nominal Value Headline: Why Bigger Revenues Won’t Buy Nigeria a Bigger Economy

THISDAYLIVE | 21-08-2026 11:34am |

Nigeria's public finances have experienced a significant revenue surge over the past three years, with the Federation Account earning N88.91 trillion between 2023 and 2025. This is more than triple the amount earned in the preceding four years. However, analysts argue that despite the nominal increase in revenues, the country's economy has not grown correspondingly. The article emphasizes the need for structural reforms to translate higher revenues into tangible economic development.

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