Reforms across the Nigerian oil and finance sectors are helping to spur growth in the country, a report says.

Steps to broaden training and overcome problems that have blighted the sector in recent years could help to contribute to strong growth, Reuters reports.

The country's oil minister has outlined plans to make wide ranging reforms to the sector law by the end of the month.

Such a move is likely to boost optimism in the success of the country, Reuters suggests. Chief investment officer at Silk Invest Daniel Broby told the news provider: "These are major reform changes which encourage investors back to the market".

Oil training programmes supporting ex-militants have been continuing in recent months, following an amnesty deal reached last year.

The training has seen participants learn vocational skills that may help with the further development of the oil industry and bring greater prosperity to the region.

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