Nigeria: On the 66th Independence Anniversary, Tinubu Declares 'Era of Prosperity'

On Nigeria's 66th Independence Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a televised speech highlighting the country's progress since 1960, including the civil war, military regimes, and economic crises. He defended economic reforms such as removing fuel subsidies and announced over 4% growth in 2026, with improved foreign reserves and non-oil exports exceeding $6 billion in 2025. Tinubu stated that the reform era has proven successful and that the era of prosperity begins now, despite ongoing challenges for household purchasing power.