UN chief economist predicts Nigeria’s bright future, despite challenges

Despite squandered opportunities, and current challenges, the future of global economy may be Nigeria, going by predictions that it would fully actualise its enormous potentials.

Speaking yesterday with The Guardian, the Executive Director and UN under-secretary general and Executive Director of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Mr. Carlos Lopes, expressed no reservation about the place of Nigeria in the comity of nations.

“I definitely believe that Nigeria is the country of the future. Without doubt, what is happening currently with the price of oil affects public expenditure in Nigeria tremendously, and of course, public expenditure has affected the economic narratives of the country.

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