Tag: SouthAfrica
IMF Projects Nigeria Will Overtake South Africa as Africa’s Economic Powerhouse in 2026
The narrative of “Africa Rising” has found a new focal point this week, and it is centered squarely on Nigeria. In a landmark report released on February 1, 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delivered a projection that has sent shockwaves through the continent’s financial hubs: Nigeria is officially on track to overtake South Africa…