An illusion of prosperity as depicted by official data (e.g. rising external reserves) and the reality of an increasing misery index is making the average Nigerian perplexed and frustrated.

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In this edition of the FDC Bi-monthly, the Think Tank attempts to differentiate between the mirage of economic wealth and success, and the reality of abject poverty.