Matthew Verghis
Matthew Verghis is the new World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, previously serving as the South Asia Regional Director for Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions. He has extensive experience in managing macroeconomic and trade portfolios across various regions, including East and Southern Africa, as well as East Asia, where he focused on countries like China and Vietnam. Verghis recently praised Nigeria's economic reform efforts during a visit, drawing parallels to India's economic turnaround in the 1990s, and reaffirmed the World Bank's commitment to supporting Nigeria's growth initiatives.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 107,983 | $448,000 | 235$ |
| Totals | 1 | 206,139,589 | 107,983 | $448,000 | 235$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Mr Matthew Verghis commended Nigeria’s reform efforts and drew comparisons with India’s economic turnaround.
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