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S&P says Nigeria ratings affirmed at ‘B/B’ outlook stable‍​

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* S&P Says Nigeria’s fiscal consolidation remains slow, while economic growth is improving at slower pace than envisaged Source text (bit.ly/2GBQ5vF) (Reuters)

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