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Nigeria may emerge as Africa’s largest economy

Nigeria may emerge as Africa’s largest economy in the next few years if it maintains its current growth rate. This was the submission of Razia … Continue reading Nigeria may emerge as Africa’s largest economy


Nigeria may emerge as Africa’s largest economy in the next few years if it maintains its current growth rate.

This was the submission of Razia Khan, the key speaker, and the Vice-President, Africa region, at Standard Chartered bank, in the United Kingdom, during the opening session of the 6th economic summit of Lagos state – Ehigbeti 2012.

The summit has as its theme ‘from BRICS to BRINCS – Lagos holds the key’ with emphasis on the transformative measures put in place by the state government that has made it the key driver of the Nigerian economy.

Also speaking the minister of trade and investment Olusegun Aganga added that Lagos state has the right environment for investments, to thrive

The Minister who was speaking at the 6th Lagos investment summit says foreign investors are aware of the potential that Lagos holds and are willing to put their money in all sectors of the economy.

Our correspondent, Bolaji Akinwale reports.