An article from the Guardian on Naira Devaluation

http://guardian.ng/opinion/naira-devaluation-proponents-got-it-wrong/

The above article from the Guardian Newspaper (not prepared by me) shares my opinion that the Naira does not require further devaluation to make Nigeria better for its people and the economy.

My original article is available on this blog titled: "Naira Devaluation."

Have a nice weekend.  

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