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Why do Ponzi schemes seem to thrive in Nigeria?

Why do Ponzi schemes seem to thrive in Nigeria?

Update: 2025-04-30
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An economic crisis, lax regulations, little financial literacy and slick marketing: Ponzi schemes seem to have hit the jackpot in Nigeria. But after the recent collapse of digital trading platform CBEX, how easy is it to spot a financial scam? And how safe are we really from financial fraud? DW’s Mimi Mefo speaks to Ikemesit Effiong, an economist, and DW correspondent, Abiodun Jamiu.
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Why do Ponzi schemes seem to thrive in Nigeria?

Why do Ponzi schemes seem to thrive in Nigeria?

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