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Global economy’s “speed limit” set to fall to 30yr low, says World Bank
The global economy’s “speed limit”—the maximum long-term rate at which it can grow without sparking inflation—is set to…
World Bank decry ‘reform fatigue’ as 2.4bn women lack same rights as men
By Clara Nwachukwu Given the slow pace of reform, the World Bank estimates that worldwide, nearly 2.4 billion…
AfricaTech Awards to recognize cutting-edge entrepreneurs in climate, health, fintech
International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Viva Technology, yesterday, announced the second edition of the AfricaTech Awards. According to…
Biden taps former Mastercard executive Banga to lead World Bank
The White House announced Thursday that President Joe Biden has decided to nominate Ajay Banga, a former CEO…
COVID-19’s impact on young people risks a lost generation, says W’Bank
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a massive collapse in human capital at critical moments in the life cycle, derailing…
World Bank tasks Nigeria on equal access to broadband penetration
The World Bank has tasked Nigeria to increase its broadband penetration to provide internet access to people in…
World Banks cuts 2023 global growth to slow to 1.7%
. Says developing countries face sharp, long-lasting slowdown The World Bank yesterday cut global economic growth in 2023…
World Bank worries over debt-service payments poor countries
The World Bank has expressed concerns that the poorest countries eligible to borrow from its subsidiary, the International…
Farmers, SMEs benefit from World Bank project in Enugu
Farmers, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and others have benefitted from the World Bank assisted Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement…
World Bank announces new fund for lowering emissions
The World Bank yesterday announced a new multi-partner fund that will pool funding from the global community —…