The Growth of Nigeria's Economy From 1981 to 2019 in Relation to the Financing of Agriculture
Augustine Okon Jacob
Abstract:The analysis of various economic variables in Nigeria from 1981 to 2019 shows that the country’s economy has been heavily reliant on oil exports, which has left it vulnerable to external shocks and hindered economic growth. This over-reliance on oil exports has led to neglect of the agricultural sector, which was once the main source of foreign currency earnings for Nigeria. As a result, there has been a decline in food production and an increase in imports. However, a study investigating the impact of governm… Show more
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