Emerging markets

Nigeria growth forecast cut to 4.1%

The IMF April WEO trimmed Nigeria's 2026 growth forecast to 4.1%, down 0.3 percentage points. South Africa remains Africa's largest economy at $427B but recovery lags perception.

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