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Global growth stabilizing post-COVID, says World Bank
The global economy is expected to stabilize for the first time in three years in 2024—but at a…
World Bank, IMF deepen joint effort to scale up climate action
The World Bank Group (WBG), and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said they are deepening their cooperation through…
Countries’ plans not yet aligned with tripling renewables capacity goal
Countries’ climate plans are not yet in line with a goal to triple renewable energy capacity worldwide by…
FG secures $500m World Bank loan to bolster electricity distribution
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja To address identified gaps in the Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), the Federal Government of…
IMF cautions against weakening CBN’s autonomy
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has cautioned certain amendments to…
African presidents seek increased concessional funding from World Bank
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos African heads of state and government have called for increased concessional funding from the…
Africa growth too weak to drive higher standards of living, say IMF, ACG
By Clara Nwachukwu The International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the African Consultative Group (ACG), yesterday declared that despite projected…
World Bank to expand health services to 1.5 billion people
The World Bank Group yesterday announced an ambitious plan to support countries in delivering quality, affordable health services…
Nigeria invests €48m in phase 2 of energy support programme – Official
Component Lead, Enabling Environment Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP), Joshua Yari, says Nigeria has invested €48 million in…
World Bank publishes new data to boost investment in emerging markets
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The World Bank Group today published sought-after proprietary statistics that reveal the credit risk…