Nigeria, April 14 -- At the ongoing IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, Nigeria has raised concerns about mounting global economic pressures triggered by Middle East tensions, calling for greater support during its economic transition.

Nigeria's participation in the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026, scheduled for 13 to 18 April, was disclosed in a media brief issued by the Ministry of Finance on Monday.

Leading Nigeria's delegation, Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, said the US/Israel-Iran conflict has disrupted global energy markets and fueled inflation, triggering economic shocks worldwide, including in Nigeria.

He said the shock comes at a critical time for Nigeria's economic reforms, with rising fuel and food prices placing addit...