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Omar Alieu Touray, President, ECOWAS Commission: Interview
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Interview: Omar Alieu Touray How would you evaluate the transition towards a digital economy across ECOWAS member states? OMAN ALIEU TOURAY: The Fourth Industrial Revolution has provided an opportunity for ECOWAS member states to leverage technology to augment employment, productivity, competitiveness and development. Our member states have adopted policies to promote digital entrepreneurship and…

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How the digital economy and remittances fuel growth in Nigeria
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Nigerian citizens went to the polls on February 25, 2023. Elections were also held for the Senate and the House of Representatives on the same day, as well as for 28 gubernatorial positions and state assemblies in all 36 states. It was the seventh general election since the return of civilian rule in 1999. Elections The election roster was varied, with both the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

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Nigeria's natural and demographic resources to accelerate growth
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With a population of over 222.8m as of November 2023 and home to plentiful natural resources, Nigeria is simultaneously Africa’s largest economy and its most populous country. Since its independence in 1960 it has seen significant economic expansion, especially in the years after its transition to democracy in 1999. The current administration is the longest uninterrupted government since 1960, and…
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The Report: Nigeria 2024
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Nigeria’s GDP growth decelerated in 2022 amid global headwinds, including elevated commodity prices and soaring inflation resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The IMF’s GDP growth projection of 3.2% for 2023 is in recognition of the measures Nigeria has undertaken to boost oil production. Nevertheless, the country’s medium-term economic plan, the National Development Plan (NDP) 202
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The Report: Nigeria 2024: Country Profile
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If its population reaches 377m by 2050 as is projected, Nigeria is poised to become the world’s third-most populous country, with a diverse and complex social architecture comprising more than 250 ethnic groups and a plethora of faiths. The peaceful handover of power at both the executive and legislative level following elections in March 2023 buttressed Nigeria’s status as a symbol of political…
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The Report: Nigeria 2024: Economy
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Nigeria has the potential to reduce its reliance on energy exports and promote growth in other sectors of the economy. The prominence of the non-oil private sector is expected to increase, offering opportunities for job creation and export diversification. Eliminating differences in the foreign exchange rate and improving security conditions are expected to benefit Nigerian businesses. However, in…
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The Report: Nigeria 2024: Banking
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While many Nigerian banks are likely to see greater profitability in 2023, they are still grappling with distressed legacy loans to oil, gas and power companies. Moreover, the cautious policies of financial institutions and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are indicative of uncertainty in the global financial sector, reflected in continued caution in the policies at home. However, the CBN’s recent…
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The Report: Nigeria 2024: Capital Markets
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Nigeria’s capital markets have demonstrated positive growth despite the downturn in regional capital markets and global headwinds. Indeed, at the close of 2022 the rebranded Nigerian Exchange (NGX) had a 19.9% return on investment, making it the world’s fourth-best performing index. Key to sustaining this momentum in the coming years is attracting blue-chip companies to list on the NGX and easing…

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What are the benefits of annual finance acts on non-oil tax revenue in Nigeria?
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Nigeria has a long-standing reliance on crude oil sales to generate revenue. However, the ongoing volatility in oil prices and the growing shift to alternative energy sources have made reliance on crude oil sales for fiscal planning unsustainable in the long term. The shortage of daily crude oil production in Nigeria is an additional challenge, thereby making revenue diversification and the shift…