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Nigeria is a member of the African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA). Through this agreement, the country hopes to boost manufacturing output and create jobs (Brookings). With a total working population of 62 - 90 million, Nigeria has a relatively high unemployment rate of 27% and a poverty rate of 40% (AfDB). The Nigerian economy still faces the following challenges: weak consumer demand, falling crude oil prices, corruption, policy uncertainties and high debt service (AfDB, World Bank). Businesses also face challenges such as access to electricity, registration of assets, crossborder trade and resolving insolvency issues (World Bank).
Government overview and country vision | Economic growth drivers, potential, opportunities, and challenges | Trade agreements and policies
Top projects in Nigeria’s construction | Top developers in Nigeria’s construction