2016 was a year of transition for Nigeria, as the business environment struggled with a slump in oil and shortages of foreign currency and power. According to the IMF this could cause the economy to shrink 1.7 percent this year. Prompting the private and public sectors to diversify the economy to create new avenues for economic growth.This briefing provided an overview of Nigeria’s current macroeconomic position and discussed the political, economic and commercial prospects for the country in the year ahead. The panel included:Razia Khan, Standard Chartered BankDaniel Magnowski, Control RisksZuzana Brixiova, Moody's Investors Service Chair: Hugo Borges, Standard Chartered BankFind our more about the BCA's events and membership here: http://bcafrica.co.uk/Kindly hosted by: Standard Chartered BankCopyright: Business Council for Africa 2017