The IMF cut Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.1%, citing disruptions from the Middle East conflict and its ripple effects on global energy markets. The lower outlook signals slower economic expansion, which could tighten fiscal planning, raise inflation pressures and dampen job creation in the country.
The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.1 per cent, citing economic disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict and its impact on global energy markets. The revision was disclosed in the Fund’s April 2026 Global Financial Stability Report, as sighted on its website on Tuesday. This latest outlook is Read More: https://punchng.com/imf-downgrades-nigerias-2026-growth-forecast-to-4-1/