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“Middle-Income Trap” hinders progress in developing countries: World Bank
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos About 108 countries including China, India, Brazil, and South Africa—face serious obstacles that could hinder…
WTO: African group votes Okonjo-Iweala for 2nd term
The African Group at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) presented a proposal at its General Council (GC) to…
World Bank eyes first ‘drought’ bond in next 12-18 months
The World Bank is looking to issue its first drought bond in the next 12-18-months and broaden its…
IMF downgrades economic forecast for Nigeria, other sub-Saharan African nations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says global growth is projected to remain unchanged at 3.2 per cent in…
Skills acquisition: World Bank, FG to spend $10 million on training Nigerian youths
The World Bank has expressed readiness to spend $10 million for Nigerian youths to acquire critical skills needed…
Tripling renewables by 2030 requires at least 16.4% annual growth rate
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The Renewable Energy Statistics 2024 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), has shown…
WEF report makes economic case for increased oral health investment
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Investing in oral health pays dual dividends in the form of improved overall health…
WEF to advance improved trade through technology
The World Economic Forum (WEF), today, said it plans to convene 300 ministers, business leaders, trade leaders and…
Disinformation tops Global Risks 2024 as environmental threats intensify: WEF
Drawing on nearly two decades of original risks perception data, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 warns of…
Widening disparities, growing threats cloud global cybersecurity outlook for 2024
A new World Economic Forum (WEF) report released today provides a snapshot of the multifaceted challenges facing the…