Reflections on Naira-for-Crude | adekkatv

By abiodun KOMOLAFE Crude oil price rebound after China-US trade talks The Naira-for-Crude initiative has ignited a profound debate in Nigeria’s economic landscape, yielding tangible results, such as the consistent drop in petrol prices. It is a development warmly received by many citizens. Meanwhile, the Federal Government’s influence on petrol prices demonstrates its authority, even as it raises fundamental questions about the interplay between state power and economic dynamics. If successfully implemented, the initiative could foster economic stability, diminish foreign currency dependence, and redefine Nigeria’s economic trajectory. However, a pressing question lingers: should these price drops translate to a reduced cost of living? The main thing about the Naira-for-Crude initiative is that it was thought of at all. For that, the Bola Tinubu-led government, which thought of it, deserves immense credit for conceptualizing this initiative! Such is the low level of policy...