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World Bank Raises Sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria Growth Forecasts for 2026
The World Bank has raised its Sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast by 0.3 percentage points to 4.3 percent for 2026, with Nigeria's outlook upgraded to 4.3 percent this year and 4.4 percent projected for 2027–2028. The upward revisions provide a positive macro backdrop for investors assessing African tech market conditions, though no technology-specific signals accompany the forecasts.
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- World Bank raises Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3%, sees 4.4% in 2027–28 · nairametrics.com · T2
- World Bank raises Sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast by 0.3 points to 4.3% · nairametrics.com · T2