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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)…
FDI flows to developing economies drop to lowest level since 2005, says World Bank
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies—a key propellant of economic growth…
Global economy set for weakest run since 2008, says World Bank
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Global economy set for weakest run since 2008, says World Bank By Stanley Onyeka,…
NNPC announces conclusion of recruitment process
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), yesterday, announced the successful conclusion of its…
World Bank approves establishment of livestock centre in Kogi
The Kogi Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (Kogi L-PRES) has been selected by the World Bank as…
CBN to refund $22m as World Bank detects unaccounted $32m in water project
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The World Bank said it has uncovered $32 million in unaccounted funds in Nigeria’s…