As Nigeria marks its 65th year of independence on October 1st, 2025, the prevailing narrative gravitates toward tribulation: inflation, currency volatility, security anxieties, infrastructure deficits. Yet to obsess over trials alone is to miss the forest for the thorns. The Nigerian economy tells a story of resilience and latent potential that refuses extinguishment. Here are compelling reasons for measured celebration of Africa’s Giant.
The Foundations of Economic Power
Nigeria’s economy stand