Nigeria's ambitious borrowing plans suggest that the oil windfall (and more) will be spent, leaving the public finances vulnerable to a fall in oil prices and slower nominal GDP growth. Meanwhile, South Africa’s reform progress is gaining recognition, but broader advances in governance, public procurement and the labour market will be needed for growth to exceed 2% over the medium term.
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