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Lagarde Says Nigeria’s Growth to Slow 3 ¼% in 2015, Slight Recovery in 2016

By Peter OBIORA InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in 2015 Nigeria’s economic growth is expected to slow to about 3 1/4 percent, with a slight recovery in 2016. “Nigeria is the largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the largest population, and […]

Nigeria—Act with Resolve, Build Resilience, and Exercise Restraint-Christine Lagarde

Speech to the Nigerian National Assembly Abuja, January 6, 2016  Introduction  Honorable Speaker of the House, Honorable Members of Parliament, Honorable Members of the Government, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning—and—Happy New Year! I would like to thank you for the gracious introduction, and Members of Parliament and the people of […]

IMF’s Christine Lagarde Visits Nigeria to Address Economic Challenges

By Peter OBIORA InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday visited Nigeria to discuss the issues of the nation’s economic challenges. The Fund says Lagarde during her visit will engage policy makers and other stakeholders in both Nigeria and the sub-region to […]