Nigeriaquotes economy grows by 7.68% in Q2
Nigeria - Economic - 07-29-2010

Nigeriaquotes economy grew by 7.68% in Q2 of 2010, the central bank governor said on 28 July 2010 up from 6.68% in Q1 of 2010. quoteThe economy has maintained a steady sustainable growth of 7.68%, especially in the non-oil sectors led by agriculture, retail trade, services and construction,quote Lamido Sanusi said. The central bank forecasts sub-Saharan Africaquotes second biggest economy to grow by 7.53% in 2010, up from 6.66% in 2009. Sanusi gave a bright outlook for the OPEC memberquotes economy, with moderate inflation and a stable foreign exchange market. quoteThe Nigerian economy remains resilient and the near to medium-term outlook is positive,quote he said.

Source: Reuters