Taxing poverty and the illusion of trade surplus: A critical look at Nigeria’s economic policies

    Dr. Oluyemi Adeosun | Editor’s picks | Aug 25, 2025    
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Q: “ If Nigeria possessed a robust manufacturing sector, trade barriers would have significantly reduced foreign imports. Instead, international goods continue to flood the market because Nigerian alternatives are either unavailable or uncompetitive.”

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