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The federal government recently approved a $75 million investment in the fintech giant Flutterwave, aiming to boost the company ahead of its highly anticipated IPO. While this move signals support for our tech ecosystem, some are questioning if public funds should be used to stake in private startups rather than fixing failing public infrastructure. Do you believe this is a strategic investment that will yield long-term benefits for Nigerians, or should the government be focusing its capital elsewhere?