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    Background of the Nigerian Economy Nigeria is the largest economy in Africa, with a GDP greater than USD 500 billion and steadily grew to over 7 percent per annum between...

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    Ease of Doing Business in Nigeria In line with the Federal Government’s avowed commitment to simplify regulatory frameworks and improve the overall ease of doing business in Nigeria, the general...

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    The Name: NIGERIA The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora...

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    The Name: NIGERIA The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora...









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The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British journalist Flora Shaw, who later married Baron Frederick Lugard, a British colonial administrator. 

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