How Nigeria’s early economic lead over China was lost

    Oluwatobi Ojabello | Top Stories | Nov 14, 2024    
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In the 1960s, Nigeria’s economic future was bright. Endowed with rich natural resources, arable land, and a young, growing population, the country seemed poised to lead Africa’s economic ascent.

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