Nigeria’s Economy Stable, Now Needs Growth — Okonjo-Iweala
World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says Nigeria’s economy is now stable under President Bola Tinubu’s administration but must move towards real growth. Speaking to reporters after meeting the President in Abuja on Thursday, she praised the government’s reforms, saying stability is the first step before any real improvement. She urged the administration to now focus on creating jobs, increasing incomes, and providing social safety nets to help Nigerians cope with the hardship caused by reforms. Okonjo-Iweala also attended the launch of a Women Exporters Fund for the Digital Economy by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in partnership with the WTO and the International Trade Centre. Nigeria is one of four countries chosen for the programme. Out of 67,000 applicants, 146 women entrepreneurs were selected for grants and training to grow their businesses. She said the goal is […]