Key points Main Story Nigeria’s economy is on course to grow by 4.1% in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but a closer look at the numbers reveals an uncomfortable reality: the sectors driving growth are not where most Nigerians work. In its July 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, the IMF retained Nigeria’s … Continue reading Nigeria’s economy is growing at 4.1% but the sectors employing 70% of Nigerians are barely moving