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The article report developments related to the economic policy in Nigeria as of November 2006. The administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo presented an expansionary budget for 2007, with major increases for infrastructure development. The World Bank recognized the progress of economic reform in the country, while Transparency International recognized its efforts to fight corruption.

Presents information on the political and economic conditions in Nigeria. Decision of the Senate to throw out the bill containing the changes to the constitution which would have allowed President Olusegun Obasanjo to stand for a third term; Economic policy guided by the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy; International relations of the country.

Forecasts the political and economic conditions in Nigeria from 2006 to 2007. Stability of politics in the country; Growth of the real gross domestic product; Changes in the economic policy.

Presents an analysis of the economic policy implemented in Nigeria in 2005. Agreement of the Nigerian government with the Paris Club to reduce external debt; Criticism against the debt-reduction agreement; Guidelines to control public borrowing; Position of the International Monetary Fund on economic reforms implemented by President Olusegun Obasanjo; Overview of the government's 2006 budget.

Presents the economic and political outlook in Nigeria from 2005 to 2006. Political and economic structure; Forecast in economic policy; Update on the domestic economy.

Presents an outlook on the political and economic conditions of Nigeria for 2005-2006. Economic policy; International relations; Monetary policy.

Provides information about Nigeria. Political outlook; Economic policy outlook; Economic forecast.

The 2004 budget has been passed, but only after a delay caused by Mr Obasanjo's initial refusal to accept amendments to his original proposal made by the National Assembly. The National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) reform programme has been published for a period of national consultation. The Central Bank of Nigeria has come under renewed pressure to reduced interest rates. The Bureau of Public Enterprises has revised the timetable for Nigeria's slow-moving privatisation programme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Provides information on the political and economic outlook for Nigeria for 2004 to 2005. International relations; Policy trends; Fiscal policy; Monetary policy; Economic forecast.

The government has quietly deregulated the prices of domestic petroleum products, which has driven fuel prices up and set trade unions on the warpath against the government. It has also announced plans to privatise the country's refineries to help put an end to perennial fuel shortages. Mr Obasanjo submitted a supplementary budget to the National Assembly even though the main budget for 2003 does not seem to have been enacted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents an outlook for the economy and politics of Nigeria for 2003-2004. Results of the presidential and legislative elections held in April and May 2003; International relations with other countries; Economic policy of the country.

The article presents an economic policy outlook for Nigeria for 2007-2008. The National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy will continue to guide the economic policy of the country but time has run out to implement reforms contained in the said program. The Nigerian government has continued its fiscal policy of saving part of the oil revenue.

The article presents an economic policy outlook for Nigeria in the 2006 to 2007 period. Nigerian President Obasanjo Olusegun may use his executive powers to try to complete some outstanding economic reforms. The federal government is estimated to run only a very modest deficit of 1 percent of gross domestic product in 2006. The Central Bank of Nigeria decided to raise the minimum rediscount rate to 14 percent.

Presents an analysis of the 2006-2007 economic indicators for Nigeria. Basis of the government's economic policy; Role of economic reformers within the government in pursuing economic policy changes; Forecast on the percentage of the country's budget deficit in gross domestic product; Plan of Charles Soludo, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, on capital requirement for commercial banks.

Presents an outlook for the economic policy in Nigeria in 2006-2007. Implementation of economic reforms as detailed by the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy; Continuance of the country's fiscal policy; Increase in the minimum capital requirement for commercial banks according to Charles Soludo, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Presents an outlook on the economic policy of Nigeria for 2003-2004. Fiscal policy; Monetary policy; Forecast on the economy of the country.

The article presents an outlook for Iraq's economic policy from 2007-2008. The government plans to increase oil output on a sustainable basis from the 2006 average of around 1.9 million barrels/day (b/d) to the claimed capacity level of 2.5 million b/d. Although the country's ability to increase capital spending will remain constrained in 2007-2008, recurrent expenditure growth is expected to stay strong as the government seeks to reduce political and social tensions.

The article reports developments in the manufacturing sector of Nigeria as of November 2006. Manufacturers in the country contends that the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo has short changed the sector through policy inconsistencies and lack of support. These complaints have always been mirrored in the World Bank's annual report "Doing Business." Although the 2007 report shows a slight improvement in the business environment of Nigeria.

Presents an outlook for the political condition of Nigeria from 2004 to 2005. Political and economic reform planned by President Olusegun Obasanjo; Problems that need to be addressed by the government; International relations of Nigeria with other countries.

Presents an outlook on the political and economic conditions in Nigeria for 2006 to 2007. Political outlook; Economic policy outlook; Economic forecast.

Forecasts the political and economic conditions in Nigeria from 2006 to 2007. Stability of politics in the country; Growth of the real gross domestic product; Outlook for the economic policy.

Summarizes an analysis of the 2006-2007 political and economic indicators for Nigeria. Role of President Olusegun Obasanjo in implementing economic reforms; Initiatives to curb political corruption and divisiveness; Agreement reached by Nigeria with the Paris Club involving its external debt; Tariffs regime introduced by the government.

Presents information on the economic and political conditions in Nigeria as of May 2004. Outlook for 2004 and 2005; Political structure; Economic policy; Foreign trade and payments.

Presents information on the economic and political conditions in Nigeria as of May 2004. Overview of the economic and political conditions; Political and economic policy outlook; Economic forecast for 2004 and 2005.