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Revisiting Nigeria's Economic Scale: A 30% Growth Revelation

This chapter explores a recent recalibration of Nigeria's GDP, revealing that the economy is now estimated to be 30% larger due to updated measurement methodologies. It highlights the challenges of accurately quantifying economic activity in a nation where 90% of the workforce is involved in informal employment.

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