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IMF urges Africa to strengthen governance for sustainable financing
Economists at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have called on governments in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen governance and…
World Bank pledges $9bn/yr in AgriConnect to support food production, create jobs
By Izuchukwu Mayor, Lagos The World Bank, today, pledged to double its yearly investment in agribusiness to $9…
World Bank outlines strategy for job creation
The World Bank Group has outlined a three-part strategy focused on improving conditions, reforming policies, and unlocking private-sector…
NAICOM advocates stronger financial tools for proactive climate risk management
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has urged West African countries to strengthen financial instruments and deepen regional collaboration…
Cardoso leads Nigeria’s delegation to World Bank/IMF meetings
Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, led Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
NEITI stresses transparent, prudent resource management amid N1.5trn remittances shortfall
By Izuchukwu Mayor Amid production targets of 2.5 million barrels per day (mbpd) by 2027, the Nigeria Extractive…
FG bold reforms to boost private investment in infrastructure projects
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating private sector participation in infrastructure development. The News Agency…
Government unveils blueprint to revitalise public assets, drive economic growth
The Federal Government has identified a set of conditions necessary to improve the performance of public assets, attract…
Fidelity Bank disburses FGN MSME intervention funds
Fidelity Bank Plc has commenced the disbursement of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s (FGN) MSME Intervention Funds, administered…
NIRSAL unlocks N70bn financing for agriculture to boost food security
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc) has announced a…