IMF Raises Nigeria's 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.9%, 4.2% for 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has increased Nigeria's economic growth forecast to 3.9% for 2025 and 4.2% for 2026 during the launch of the World Economic Outlook 2025 at the ongoing World Bank-IMF annual meeting in Washington D.C. This upgrade from the previous July 2025 estimate of 3.4% reflects renewed optimism in the country's reform-driven recovery efforts.

The IMF's improved outlook suggests growing investor confidence and positive responses to fiscal and monetary policy adjustments implemented by the Nigerian government.