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Made in Nigeria, Forgotten at Home: The Cost of Our Collective Amnesia

Nigeria faces severe economic hardship in April 2026, with inflation around 15.06% and a 63% poverty rate. Persistent import dependency and a societal bias against local goods cripple the manufacturing sector, which declined from 29.9% of GDP in 1981 to 8.2% in 2024. Government initiatives like 'Nigeria First' aim to boost local production and create jobs, but a fundamental shift in mindset is crucial for economic resilience.