is an economist based in Nigeria. Obi is interested in how tech, finance and industrialization can transform African economies. Her thoughts have been featured in Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D), a publication commissioned by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and published by Genesis Analytics.

Chibuzor Obi

What Naira Decoupling Means for Nigeria’s Economy

Chibuzor Obi·November 9, 2025

For decades, oil has dictated the fate of the naira. When crude prices soared, the currency strengthened; when they collapsed, the naira buckled. This cycle, so familiar to Nigerians, once seemed unbreakable. Yet in 2025, something unusual happened: oil prices fell sharply, but the naira held its ground. What changed? Read More...

Nigeria October/November 2025

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Chibuzor Obi

What Naira Decoupling Means for Nigeria’s Economy

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