IMF Sees Nigeria Fiscal Deficit Widening on Lower Oil Income
Africa's biggest crude producer could see its fiscal deficit reach 4.7% of gross domestic product in 2025 from 4.1% in 2024, according to IMF staff projections released on Wednesday.
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