The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group are predicting Nigeria’s fastest growth in 11 years in 2026, but the projection falls short of what Africa’s most populous nation requires to lift people out of poverty, according to analysts.
The Washington-based Fund on Monday projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow by 4.4 percent in 2026, up from 4.2 percent in 2025, reflecting the impact of ongoing government reforms and improving macroeconomic conditions. The projection represents Nigeria’s strongest growth outlook in rec
