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By Franklin Iyamah | More than a decade after the 2013 privatisation exercise, Nigeria’s electricity sector remains in a state of arrested development. Starting with the 2001 National Electric Power Policy through to the landmark Electricity Power Reform Act of 2005, Nigerian policymakers pursued fundamental adjustments to the electricity sector with the stated objective of changing the nature of ownership, control and regulation of the sector and ultimately improving power supply to households and businesses.
Read more: Beyond Tariff Adjustments, Nigeria’s Electricity Sector Requires a Structural Reset
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By Hussaini Abdu | Nigeria is currently undergoing one of its most consequential economic reforms in decades. The removal of fuel subsidies in 2023, the unification of the exchange rate, and ongoing fiscal consolidation measures are intended to correct long-standing structural distortions and restore macroeconomic stability.
Read more: Reframing Social Protection for Sustainable Economic Reforms in Nigeria
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By Wale Thompson | The 2023–24 foreign exchange reforms restored market logic, but the present FX market stability remains a function of high-interest-rate 'rent' rather than structural improvements. Without a shift toward earned stability, Nigeria remains one global shock away from a reversal of recent gains.
Read more: Building a Durable Market is the Next Task for Nigeria’s Forex Reforms
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By Franklin Iyamah | Recent public debate has again focused on the persistently high price of cement in Nigeria, particularly against the backdrop of strong and sustained profitability among the three dominant producers that control the domestic market. This outcome appears counterintuitive.
Read more: Market Power and Failure of Competition Policy in Nigeria’s Cement Industry

