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Nigeria's Tinubu Says Painful Reforms Are Finally Stabilizing the Economy
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Summary
- Marking three years in office in May 2026, President Bola Tinubu said his overhaul — scrapping the fuel subsidy, cutting electricity subsidies and devaluing the naira — has stabilized Nigeria's economy.
- Foreign reserves stood around $45.4 billion at the end of 2025 and foreign direct investment rebounded sharply, as the government presented a ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget and plans deeper tax reform.
- But the reforms have driven a steep rise in the cost of living, squeezing households across Africa's most populous nation.
The question
Tinubu's austerity reforms will ultimately pay off for ordinary Nigerians.
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