To expand Nigeria’s port infrastructure and reduce cargo concentration around Lagos, the Nigerian government has announced the modernisation of Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports. But these new developments alone will not make the country’s maritime trade more efficient. Without
While the proposed framework seeks to formalise the forex market, its proposed requirements could raise barriers to entry for small brokers and technology companies.
When passengers buy a flight ticket in Nigeria, they assume they are paying the airline for fuel, crew salaries, and aircraft maintenance. But in reality, they are paying a massive toll to the government.
Atiku Abubakar said he will reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president. This promise asserted that the country’s borders are closed, a claim The Liberalist found to be misleading.
While the former Vice President’s statement may be a political rhetoric, bringing back the subsidy would cause a renewed strain on government finances and divert huge public funds from managing critical sectors in the country.
Officials argue that private investment is essential to modernise infrastructure while the government retains ownership of the facilities.
Examples suggest that easier access often translates into stronger tourism performance and increased economic activity.
This bold economic stride requires strategic development, with policymakers pointing to industrialisation, private partnership and infrastructure as the major drivers
A report earlier published by The Liberalist revealed how the policy, though intended to boost local processing, became a nightmare for many.
Experts believe decentralisation could open the door for privatisation, potentially overhauling the Nigerian electricity regime.
The most prevalent form of the attacks was arrest and detention of journalists and citizens, which accounted for 44 percent of all documented incidents.
Protectionist border closures and restrictions hurt consumers and informal traders
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