A NATION’S ECONOMY IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ERA: WHAT NIGERIA CAN LEARN FROM FRANCE

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic is revelatory of both positive and negative states of world economies. From a comparative analytical method of the sanitary measures put in place by various governments of the world, one can discern notable points of growth and decline (weakness) which could be lessons for world leaders. This paper argues that France as a European francophone economy could be a relevant example for Nigeria. As an African Anglophone economy which has always positioned itself as one of the economic powers in the continent, Nigeria should brace up for the economic challenges of the post-COVID era. The paper seeks to x-ray some of the fundamental ingredients which can support it in that direction. Any other economy that aspires to survive in the forthcoming post pandemic future can also benefit from such trajectory.