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Why is Nigeria struggling while oil prices are so high?

Amidst sky-high oil prices, a stream of downbeat comments from Nigerian government officials on the state of the economy may seem mind-boggling. In this Focus, we outline what’s behind the country’s struggles, their economic implications and whether positive change is on the horizon.

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