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Kingsley Moghalu: Subsidizing The Naira Blocks Nigeria’s Economic Takeoff (19175 Views)
iyke4(m): 1:34pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
I get his point but with the way salary ain’t increasing and how we import the most important things from outside the shores of Nigeria, I can say that basic things might become a luxury like buying a car, phone, washing machines and so on. All I can say is the poor man is doomed
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Sgtkoselupa: 1:34pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
This is a well thought out opinion on some of the tough choices we have to make as a nation. Politicians in Nigeria are sprinters. This could have been done in those days by military fiat!
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Megaflex(m): 1:36pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
Biko how do they subsidize the naira? I am not understanding this please. I thought naira is used to subsidize things like fuel and other commodities. Biko economists should help me out
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Jayug(m): 1:37pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
Your opinion sha. maybe true or false. I don't trust politicians these days
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Elvictor: 1:37pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
the pitfall of this theory will benefit some National pot-belle.
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DeeMain(m): 1:38pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
Salient points by Moghalu. We need more men with the vision, character and courage to steer this country in the right path in positions of leadership and power. God send us such men. 3 Likes |
Raalsalghul: 1:41pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
I doubt if this topic will get up to 4 pages.
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VeeVeeMyLuv(m): 1:41pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
sholatech: ![]() ![]() ![]() Do u want people to use wheelbarrow to carry money before they will be able to buy bread? 3 Likes |
Angelfrost(m): 1:44pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
Impressive analysis and quite the read... This is not just academically and intellectually refreshing, it is basically commonsense economics!!!
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Yankee101: 1:46pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
Stop propagating the IMF/WORLD BANK View
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Re: Kingsley Moghalu: Subsidizing The Naira Blocks Nigeria’s Economic Takeoff by Nobody: 1:54pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
stephanie11: Dr Kingsley Moghalu, Prof Soludo and other economic intellectuals are really working hard on various economic models that fit our situation. The problem is that politicians at the corridors of power are only concerned about power and looting while majority of Nigerians are looking for free meals or easy living without sacrifice. The control of security vote (budget), defence budget, National Assembly budget and control of key FG MDAs have no bearing with intelligent analysis of the economic think tank professionals. Nigeria needs restructuring to free the entire black Africa from poverty. 2 Likes |
CodeTemplar: 1:56pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
The problem with guys like Moghalu is their exaggeration of textbook concept as real life solutions. If we leave the naira to float as prescribed, will it also solve the challenge of hostile business environment? Challenges of power? Challenges of corruption. Our dependence on oil out of disregard for the real owner is a bigger challenge. Without oil, tax will be paid more and taxpayers will be more aggressive with the leaders and we would see a genuine will to succeed.
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Re: Kingsley Moghalu: Subsidizing The Naira Blocks Nigeria’s Economic Takeoff by Nobody: 1:56pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
devaluing a national s currency is a sign of bad management of the nations economy, it has nothing to do with dependence on oil. Its a by product of excessive borrowings of foreign loans and selling of a the nations revenue generating assets to cronies. wonder where this dude studied economics, probably in one community commercial village secondary school. 2 Likes |
Sam0(m): 1:57pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
If that is done they will be the first set of people to say the president is not doing well,the masses are still suffering from the impact of fuel price increase due to the said subsidy yet he's talking about subsidising the naira.removing subsidy for things that controls Nigeria economy should have been done during JEG era when money was in circulation yet my political party protested and object yet we still and up doing what we objected. Am a fan on President Buhari but that doesn't mean that when I see the truth I should not voice it out. During the Presidential debate Atiku advocated for it but APC kicked against it and the whole masses thought The APC was right but now reverse is the case.Removal of subsidy is OK but Nigerians are still unable to recuperate with the devastating effect of Corona couple with issue of natural disaster I.e flood and now Electricity and fuel increase that's too sudden to adapt with because the duo controls the economy.abeg I done taya to analyse. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Noblejay7: 2:00pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
Kingsley wants the naira to exchange at N1000 Abi? Economist Oshi
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Emir01: 2:00pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
Government should diversify the economy and encourage local production to some reasonable extent before taking that step.
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karo93: 2:00pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
sholatech: Nigerians will still exploit ourselves by increasing locally made products to meet up with the price of imported products..... talk about local rice vs foreign rice... in the end all we get is inflation... these things are not that straightforward.... the govt has codedly done the aforementioned when borders were closed and foreign rice shot up in price.....but sadly local rice was inflated too....and people will still rather buy foreign rice cos the price difference is not worth the stones Banning imports completely is probably the way forward.....but again....Nigerians will scream that the government is eating foreign rice in their houses n punishing us with local rice.....and that it's all an agenda to spoil Christmas celebrations.... just like ppl shouted last year.... Nigeria matter get as e be 4 Likes 2 Shares |
chiedonedoor(m): 2:01pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
Great work but no political will to do so. We all know that. Galatians 6:7 KJV Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Christ is coming soon. Repentance is needed 1 Like |
Reference(m): 2:01pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
I agree. Having is it twelve or thirteen exchange rates is madness.
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money121(m): 2:02pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
Ok
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WorkTheTalk(m): 2:04pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
Good policies, bad implementations
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Re: Kingsley Moghalu: Subsidizing The Naira Blocks Nigeria’s Economic Takeoff by Nobody: 2:05pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
As if he did not enjoy the naira subsidy while he was at the cbn. That same subsidy he's talking about has turned him into a billionaire (along with all cbn top dogs past & present) It's a quick, clean and relatively risk free racket that northern politicians use to cashout, but the corollary is that Nigeria's economy will forever be on life as long as we use dual rates 3 Likes 1 Share |
Ijaya123: 2:06pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
We are now beginning to feel the economic effect of covid-19 real time.
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oluwaseyi0: 2:10pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
Vyzz:You still don't answer what type of revolution |
naijaking1: 2:12pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
First, begin with a president who studied O'level economics to understand demand and supply.
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Re: Kingsley Moghalu: Subsidizing The Naira Blocks Nigeria’s Economic Takeoff by Nobody: 2:13pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
CodeTemplar: The truth is that naira can never fully float. Government will control a disproportionately huge share of the forex market until the economy is restructured, and they must sell to individuals & corporates who earn naira but need to buy stuff from abroad. The problem as I see it is the dual rate which is basically a backdoor into Nigeria's treasury, deliberately left open by politicians and senior civil servants for their own nefarious purposes 1 Like |
deji17: 2:14pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
stephanie11: Moghalu and Sanusi are saying the same thing. Increase your local production and reduce import, the economy will be stronger. But Nigerians want to eat their cake and still have it. The current is trying , but old Nigeria habits die hard. 2 Likes 1 Share |
gabbasin(m): 2:14pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
when all these are done, the same masses will turn around to blame the government, that's why sometimes the political will to do the right things are so difficult because the people's reaction can lead to a revolt and the opposition who knows the right decision has been taken will side the masses to take political advantage of the situation. the opposition then rally against GEJ's increment in fuel price but when they take over government, they didn't reverse the price instead they increase it further, the right decision will always be viewed from 3 different angles, government angle, masses angle and opposition angle. Government angle is the necessity, the masses angle is the effect on their lives while the opposition angle is finding an opportunity to take a political advantage even though the decision may be right but the more it is going to bring a short time hardship on the people they (opposition) will discredit it
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Re: Kingsley Moghalu: Subsidizing The Naira Blocks Nigeria’s Economic Takeoff by Nobody: 2:16pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
rottennaija: Where is libya on this list? 1 Like 1 Share |
Yankee101: 2:18pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
If nigeria still imports prices will sky rocket and people will overthrow the government if you don't defend the naira See Sudan (flood), Zimbabwe (sanctions) etc Until we begin to export substantially then we can benefit from a weak naira, not before then |
Qadaffi2idiamin: 2:18pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
In Zimbabwe... you could buy a tin of milk with millions of Zim dollars.. Maybe very soon we will be buying peak milk for 5k Sai baba!! |
Reference(m): 2:18pm On Sep 12, 2020 |
Freesingle: You cannot industrialize when you favour imports. Its simple logic. |
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