The article discusses Nigeria's status as Africa's largest country and one of its biggest economies. With a population of about 243 million people and an economy projected to reach $377 billion in 2026, Nigeria seems impressive on the surface. However, the article points out that when looking at how much money each person actually makes (GDP per capita), which is about $1,556, Nigeria's success is not as strong as it appears. The author argues that Nigeria is focusing on the wrong measures of success and needs to consider growth per person to truly understand its economic situation.
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