For an economy serving over 200 million people and valued at N78.37 trillion, government policies, laws, and regulations play a powerful role in shaping outcomes.
Yet, Nigeria is proof that some of the most dynamic shifts in its economy are happening outside formal policy direction.
In recent years, the private sector has powered more than half of Nigeria’s growth, even as the state struggles to keep pace with industries being rapidly transformed by technology, youth-driven innovation, and informal enterprise.