By headcount, Nigeria is Africa’s largest country, with about 243 million people. By market size, it remains one of the continent’s three big economies, with the IMF projecting 2026 output at about $377 billion. But when measured by the only number that truly counts—growth per person—Nigeria is no giant. GDP per capita is about $1,556, […]
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