NESG Unveils 2018 Macroeconomic Report Thursday

January 17, 2018
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By Dipo Olowookere

On Thursday, January 18, 2018, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) will unveil its 2018 macroeconomic outlook report for Nigerian economy.

The report, according to NESG, will highlight the need for Nigeria to set a sustainable path aimed at achieving broad-based and inclusive growth in 2018 and beyond.

It will also laydown three pillars and drivers of inclusive growth and proposes policy measures for the government to achieve broad-based and sustained quality growth in the year.

Expected at the launch tomorrow are renowned policy makers, economists and analysts from both the public and private sectors.

NESG disclosed that in the report, government policies, events and interventions that would shape economic outcomes in 2018 were examined.

It also reviewed events of last year, while also taking a look at the Nigerian economy in 2017, with forecast for key economic variables premised on possible economic index in 2018 given.

Explaining reason for the report, the NESG said it was mainly because of the urgent need to address the apparent challenges in the country’s socio-economic structure.

Dipo Olowookere

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan.

Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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