Nigeria: Staff Report for the 2001 Article IV Consultation

International Monetary Fund

No 2001/131, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: Nigeria showed serious macroeconomic imbalances under the Stand-By Arrangement. Executive Directors observed that this had emerged as a result of the sharp increase in government spending, and expressed concern at the risks of a further acceleration of inflation and instability in the exchange market. They stressed the need to implement prudent fiscal and monetary policies for macroeconomic stability, and accelerate structural reforms. They called on Nigeria to show continued commitment toward a strong economic program that could be supported by the IMF.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; market; government; due process test; spending; staff appraisal; fiscal policy; anti-corruption measure; federal government; food inflation rate; Oil prices; Capital spending; Oil; Budget planning and preparation; West Africa; Global (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 90
Date: 2001-08-06
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