Turning ‘wahala’ into wisdom: The 5 Ps of surviving economic uncertainty

    Wiebe Boer | Insights | Oct 27, 2025    
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This article is adapted from a presentation first delivered at the Ausso Leadership Academy Nigeria Independence Day Masterclass, where I spoke along with Nigerian business legends Juliet Anammah and Austin Okere on how Nigerian entrepreneurs and institutions can navigate today’s turbulence with resilience and foresight.

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