Nigeria cannot subsidise its way out of a cost-of-living crisis

BusinessDay | 27-08-2026 05:45am |

Nigeria's economic reforms have led to improvements in key indicators compared to three years ago, including stronger foreign reserves and a recovery in oil production. However, the country faces a cost-of-living crisis that cannot be resolved through subsidies alone. Experts suggest that sustainable solutions require a combination of fiscal discipline, targeted social programs, and structural reforms to address underlying economic challenges.

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