Nigeria ranks 55th globally, tops Africa in IMD economic performance
Nigeria emerged as the highest-performing African economy on the economic performance pillar of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking 2026, outperforming five other African countries assessed in the report
Nigeria Ranks 55th Globally, Leads Africa In IMD Economic Performance
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s best-performing economy on the economic performance pillar of the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking 2026, despite slipping further in the overall global competitiveness rankings due to persistent infrastructure deficits, weak institutions and macroeconomic challenges