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Nigeria country profile - Growth and Development

Stavriana Savvidou

9th January 2016

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Nigeria is Africa’s second largest economy and has the highest production of oil and gas in Africa. More than 62% of Nigeria’s population are under 25 and it’s growing middle class makes up 23% of the population.

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Stavriana Savvidou

Stavriana is a private economics tutor in Nicosia. She is an enthusiastic individual with real passion about Economics. She loves teaching and is always keen on developing the best resources for students.

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