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Strong institutions, sound policies crucial to economic growth – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says strong institutions and policies are crucial to economic growth. The Managing Director…
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…
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)…
UN, AfDB seek innovative investment to rebuild food systems in fragile regions
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have called for increased investment…
JICA, AfDB sign new $5.5bn joint facility for Africa’s critical resource mobilisation
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Thursday…
NEC, WFP collaborates to strengthen cooperative development in Africa
Izuchukwu Mayor, Lagos NEC Corporation recently announced a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the United Nations World Food…
AfDB commits $40m into AGIA-PD Fund
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has announced $40 million in blended capital to…
Nigeria launches agro-industrial processing hub in Oyo State
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Nigeria has launched a new Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Oyo State, marking…