Nigeria, April 16 -- Inflation is often described as a silent thief, it does make headlines with a bang, but it steadily robs citizens of their purchasing power. In Nigeria, this economic scourge has become a near-permanent fixture, tightening its grip on households, businesses, and the broader economy.

As of March 2025, Nigeria's inflation rate soared to 24.23%, a troubling rise from the 23.18% recorded in February. This persistent upward trajectory not only underscores the structural weaknesses in the country's economic architecture but also raises a fundamental question that echoes from boardrooms to market stalls: Will relief ever come?

Without a doubt, Nigeria's inflation crisis is not a coincidence. It is the outcome of a complex ...