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Ken Ife: Nigeria Must Align Economy with ECOWAS Criteria to Lead Planned Single Currency Launch

Nume Ekeghe Nigeria must urgently align its macroeconomic framework with the convergence requirements of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) if it is to play a leading role

  • Nigeria urged to align economy with ECOWAS criteria for ECO launch
  • Phased approach proposed for ECOWAS single currency since 2007
  • Nigeria's macroeconomic progress crucial for leading ECO currency

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