Economics

Nigeria’s Buhari Courts Market Advice He May Not Heed

  • President sets up advisory council to drive critical reforms
  • State intervention in the economy marked Buhari’s first term
Muhammadu Buhari on Sept. 24.Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg
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A new advisory panel created by President Muhammadu Buhari could usher the reforms needed to breathe life into Nigeria’s economy during his second term.

That’s if the 76-year-old former military ruler listens to them.