Nigeria, July 30 -- The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has reaffirmed that the federal government's ambition to grow Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy by 2030 is achievable.

The finance minister described the target as an outcome of sustained economic reforms rather than a political slogan.

Speaking on Thursday at the 7th African Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja, themed "Building Resilience Amidst Geo-Economic Uncertainties," Mr Oyedele said the administration's economic reforms were designed to position the country for long-term growth.

The coordinating minister of the economy stated that the goals will be achieved by restoring macroeconomic stability, improving competitiveness and attract...