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flag Nigeria misses IMF's list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies due to weak reforms, high inflation, and debt risks, despite 2025 growth forecast.

flag Nigeria is not among the IMF’s list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, which includes Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda, due to growth below potential despite a 3.9% 2025 forecast and 4.23% Q2 growth. flag The IMF cited weak structural reforms, elevated inflation, and rising debt risks from domestic borrowing. flag Meanwhile, Nigeria is advancing digital trade under AfCFTA, supporting small exporters, and formalizing informal sectors. flag UBA launched a white paper calling for $4 trillion in domestic capital to drive infrastructure and growth, emphasizing private sector-led development and global partnerships.

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