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JOLA SONOWO

SEPTEMBER 28 2025

The Vanishing Dream of Nigeria’s Middle Class

JOLA SONOWO•SEPTEMBER 28 2025

The Vanishing Dream of Nigeria’s Middle Class

Rice costs more, the naira buys less, and the middle class is checking out. From golden-age dreams post-independence to present japa-fuelled exits, this essay traces how Nigeria’s middle class rose, unravelled, and now fights to survive.

The Vanishing Dream of Nigeria’s Middle Class

JOLA SONOWO•SEPTEMBER 28 2025

The Vanishing Dream of Nigeria’s Middle Class

Rice costs more, the naira buys less, and the middle class is checking out. From golden-age dreams post-independence to present japa-fuelled exits, this essay traces how Nigeria’s middle class rose, unravelled, and now fights to survive.

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JOLA SONOWO

JULY 6 2025

Who Benefits From Nigeria’s Detty December?

JOLA SONOWO•JULY 6 2025

Who Benefits From Nigeria’s Detty December?

The beginning of the second half of the year signals plans for Lagos’ glitzy Detty December, a seasonal spectacle that generates short-term profits for a privileged few while deepening inequality, fuelling inflation and missing opportunities for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

Who Benefits From Nigeria’s Detty December?

JOLA SONOWO•JULY 6 2025

Who Benefits From Nigeria’s Detty December?

The beginning of the second half of the year signals plans for Lagos’ glitzy Detty December, a seasonal spectacle that generates short-term profits for a privileged few while deepening inequality, fuelling inflation and missing opportunities for sustainable and inclusive economic growth.