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Abstract:As Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves gradually decrease, the value of the Naira in the foreign exchange market continues to decline, and the exchange rate of the Naira against the US dollar has been consistently dropping, becoming one of the major challenges facing Nigeria's economy.
In January 2025, Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves fell to $40.29 billion, a 1.4% decrease from $40.883 billion at the beginning of the year. At the same time, the Naira‘s exchange rate in the parallel market has been fluctuating. On January 17, 2025, the street rate reached 1,675 Naira to 1 US dollar, depreciating further from 1,665 Naira the previous day. Despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s ongoing market interventions, the Naira's depreciation trend remains unchecked.
With the decline in foreign exchange reserves, Nigeria's foreign currency supply has become tight, leading to a shortage in currency supply and pushing the Naira-to-dollar exchange rate even higher. Due to global economic uncertainties and internal resource constraints, Nigeria‘s trade imbalance and fiscal deficit remain pressing issues. Furthermore, the country’s economic structure is relatively narrow, heavily reliant on oil exports, making its economy vulnerable to fluctuations in international oil prices. Therefore, Nigeria urgently needs to optimize and adjust its economic structure.
The Nigerian government plans to reshape its economic blueprint through a series of reforms. The government will readjust the country's GDP benchmark to more accurately reflect the current state and potential of the economy. In 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics will adopt 2019 as the new base year. This adjustment will include emerging industries such as the digital economy, modular refineries, and the informal economy, reflecting the diversification of Nigeria's economy. In addition, the government will strengthen tax reforms and optimize tax policies to promote the growth of fiscal revenue and reduce debt risks.
Nigeria also plans to further promote the development of the technology and creative industries to enhance overall economic competitiveness. For example, the government will encourage the development of the digital economy, support tech startups, and facilitate the rise of e-commerce, increasing the contribution of the non-oil sector. Meanwhile, measures will be taken to improve infrastructure and drive the modernization of industries and agriculture, laying a solid foundation for long-term economic growth.
Although this process comes with risks and challenges, its potential positive impact will inject new vitality into Nigerias economic development. With the advancement of these reforms, Nigeria is expected to achieve more diversified and sustainable economic growth, securing a more stable position in the global economy.
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