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IMF Praises Nigeria's Reforms Amid Ongoing Economic Struggles

7/10/2025

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The IMF commended Nigeria's FIRS for economic reform progress under Chairman Zacch Adedeji.
Ongoing poverty and inflation issues prompted the IMF to call for enhanced social protection measures.
Key reforms include forex market deregulation and fuel subsidy removal, yet inflation and infrastructure challenges remain.
The Nigerian government responded by emphasizing recent tax reforms designed to aid low-income earners.

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The IMF commended Nigeria's FIRS for economic reform progress under Chairman Zacch Adedeji.
Ongoing poverty and inflation issues prompted the IMF to call for enhanced social protection measures.
Key reforms include forex market deregulation and fuel subsidy removal, yet inflation and infrastructure challenges remain.
The Nigerian government responded by emphasizing recent tax reforms designed to aid low-income earners.