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The economy of Nigeria is a middle-income, mixed economy and emerging market [27] [28] with expanding manufacturing, financial, service, communications, technology, and entertainment sectors. [ 29 ] [ 30 ] It is ranked as the 53rd-largest economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP , the fourth largest in Africa and the 27th-largest in terms ...
UNDP has been supporting the government and its people by addressing development challenges, strengthening and building institutions that promote inclusive sustainable development and democratic governance. [19] For example, during the COVID-19 crisis, UNDP partnered with Japan to support Nigeria's health and socio-economic response. [20]
Its economy booms from the oil industry in the Niger Delta, and is said to be the leading economy in Africa in 2020. [25] Although Nigeria's economy is doing well, research has proven 35 percent of the population live in absolute poverty. [26] Approximately, 90 million Nigerians are believed to live on less than one US dollar a day. [27]
The three Pillars of the NV 20:2020 are i) guaranteeing the well-being and productivity of the people, ii) optimizing the key sources of economic growth and iii) fostering sustainable social and economic development. NV 20:2020 is Nigeria's second attempt at driving the attainment of her national aspirations using long-term perspective plan.
Logo of the Nigeria Vision 2020. Nigeria Vision 2020 (also stylized as NV2020) was a strategic framework for the Federal Republic of Nigeria to develop its economic and political strength to the point by 2020, “Nigeria will be one of the 20 largest economies in the world, able to consolidate its leadership role in Africa and establish itself as a significant player in the global economic and ...
The Fourth National development Plan (1981–1985) brought forth new goals for the country to achieve. These goals included: Increasing the income of Nigeria's citizens. Ensuring that income is more evenly distributed amongst the citizens and various socio- economic groups. Reducing the nation's unemployment levels along with under employment.
Nigeria is currently the most populated country in Africa and it is also the biggest oil exporter and in addition to this, it has the second biggest economy in Africa. All of these qualities make it a country with great economic potential, but Nigeria also faces great development challenges. [ 3 ]
Nigeria joined the IMF on March 30, 1961. [1] Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, with 222.182 million citizens. [1] The nation's IMF quota stands at 2454.5 million (SDR) along with its special drawing rights amounting to 3702.34 million (SDR). [1] As of July 2023, Nigeria experienced a 3.2 GDP change. [2]