The Nigerian Economy in 2018: More Progress and Confusion

What to expect from the Nigerian economy in 2018

In thinking about Nigeria’s economy in 2018, one can borrow a leaf from the title of a recent book by the former IMF Chief Economist, Olivier Blanchard: it’s a year of progress on the surface but underlying confusion.  Thanks to a rebound in oil prices, the fundamental picture does appear positive but the economy is unlikely to fully benefit from these …