Nigeria, May 30 -- A few days ago, Vice President Kashim Shettima warned expectant Nigerians that the beginning of the new administration might not be "rosy". Mr Shettima's remarks signalled he is aware of the challenges ahead and the bruises on Nigeria's economy that may take time to heal.

"The starting point might not be rosy, let me be very honest with you," he said. "The oil subsidy has become an albatross around our necks. The multiple exchange rates system is a drain on the national economy and creates a dual economic system."

In a short video that went viral recently, President Bola Tinubu admitted there were high expectations from Nigerians. He was responding to a former governor of Borno, Ali-Modu Sheriff, who asked him to perf...