By Emmanuella Opara| October 17th 2026 KEY POINTS MAIN STORY Nigeria is targeting seven per cent economic growth, with Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele expressing confidence that the economy could outperform the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) projection of 4.3 per cent. Oyedele, who also serves as Coordinating Minister of the Economy, disclosed this at a news … Continue reading Oyedele targets 7% economic growth and says IMF forecast is conservative