Nigeria will judge economic performance by three public-facing measures—multidimensional poverty, real income per capita and inequality—rather than relying mainly on headline growth figures.
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said the framework is meant to show whether growth is inclusive and to provide regular public updates that improve transparency and accountability.
At the BusinessDay CEO Forum 2026, Oyedele tied the shift to an investment push, saying global capital responds to stable policy, strong institutions and consistent execution, not patriotic appeals.
He said fiscal and monetary authorities are coordinating on expenditure controls, non-oil revenue, debt sustainability, and exchange-rate and price stability to avoid policy surprises and restore investor confidence.
The broader aim is to make growth translate into tangible gains for Nigerians while reducing regulatory friction through closer coordination across federal agencies, states, businesses and development partners.
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Measuring What Matters: Nigeria’s Shift to a 3-Metric Economic Scorecard for Citizen Impact
Overview
Nigeria has launched a major shift in its economic policy by adopting a new 3-metric economic scorecard, moving away from traditional measures. This change, announced in mid-July 2026, comes after a recent KPMG assessment revealed that Nigeria lags behind similar economies, meeting only two out of 15 key indicators of shared prosperity and falling short on nearly 90% of important measures. In response to these stark findings, the government is redefining how it measures economic success, aiming to focus more on citizen well-being and ensure that future progress truly benefits the population.