01708cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF013542 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781484311271 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. African Dept. Nigeria : 2012 Article IV Consultation. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2013. 1 online resource (98 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students The overarching policy challenge facing Nigeria is to reduce widespread poverty and unemployment. Macroeconomic performance was broadly positive, underpinned by buoyant international oil prices and prudent fiscal and monetary policies. The fiscal targets and the medium-term fiscal consolidation plan are consistent with supporting macroeconomic stability and creating fiscal space for much needed additional investment and social spending. Non-oil revenues need to be mobilized by moving quickly to improve tax administration in line with technical assistance (TA) recommendations. Planned structural reforms can substantially boost prospects for inclusive growth. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2013/116 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2013/116/002.2013.issue-116-en.xml IMF e-Library