Nigeria’s Economy: Assessing the Impact of Policy Easing

SAMI TUNJI examines how the modest rate cut is symbolic and that sustained growth will depend on consistent reforms, stronger fiscal alignment, and sustained expansion of the non-oil sector. For much of its history, Nigeria’s economy has relied heavily on external conditions; oil booms often provided fiscal buffers, while global downturns exposed deep vulnerabilities. The lesson has remained consistent: while external winds can help, domestic policies ultimately determine whether the country thrives or falters. Nigeria’s economy is approaching a new phase as the Central Bank cuts interest rates for the…