Post by Henry Emeka (@Emekus)
Why is Nigeria still in poverty?
Nigeria’s poverty is driven by several long-standing issues:
Overdependence on oil
Oil brings money, but it employs very few people. When oil prices fall, the whole economy suffers.
Weak manufacturing
Nigeria imports almost everything — fuel, food, machinery, even toothpicks.
This drains foreign exchange and kills local jobs.
Insecurity
Farmers can’t farm. Businesses can’t operate safely. Investors stay away.
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