Grimmer and grimmer, by Nick Dazang
Nigeria is fast assuming the unseemly status of a delinquent or a reproach. There are seldom good tidings about us nowadays.In spite of the World Bank’s […]
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World bank at IMF meetings: Nigeria’s productivity depends on electricity improvements
The World Bank says Nigeria must ramp up its electricity supply to support manufacturers’ efforts to industrialise the economy. Ndame Diop, World Bank country director […]
Enough of IMF/World Bank puppets, by Nick Dazang
Individuals, corporate entities and countries which succeed are those who plan for the long haul, provide for contingencies and keep their eyes firmly on the […]
‘Act now,’ World Bank sounds alarm as global floods disrupt education for 404 million children
The World Bank has called on governments of countries affected by severe flooding, to take immediate steps to forestall future occurrences as no fewer than […]
Nigeria requests 18-month extension for $800M World Bank palliative scheme
Nigeria has requested an 18-month extension on the closing date of the World Bank’s $800m palliative loan to boost its social safety net programs. The […]
Federal Government considers $750m World Bank loan, contemplates telecom tax
In pursuit of securing a new $750m loan from the World Bank, the Federal Government may reintroduce previously suspended telecom tax and other fiscal measures. […]
Nigerian government inaugurates steering committee for ID4D World Bank project
By Abdullahi Mohammed, Abuja The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume has inaugurated the newly constituted Steering Committee for the […]
$55 Million: 5,000 Farmers in Cross River, Ondo benefit from World Bank, FAO intervention
At least 5000 smallholder farmers have been listed to benefit from the World Bank, Food And Agriculture Organisation, FAO, as well as partners’ interventions in […]
2023: Only 1.5 households received FG’s N25,000 cash transfer – World Bank confirms
The World Bank says only 1.5 million of the 15 million targeted vulnerable Nigerian households have received the Federal Government’s N25,000 conditional cash transfer. World […]
Sylla, Senegal’s ambassador calls out IMF, World Bank for Limiting lending to Africa Countries
Ibrahima Sory Sylla, the ambassador of Senegal to China, has criticized the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for their stringent lending policies […]
World Bank borrowers’ list: Nigeria ranks 4th with $14.3billion debt – Report
Nigeria has been ranked in fourth place on the World Bank’s top 10 International Development Association (IDA) borrowers’ list with $14.3 billion in debt. This […]
Nigeria, other nations beg IMF, World Bank to cancel their debt
Nigeriamj and some other countries have intensified their campaign to get Western countries to reduce or cancel their debts. The countries made a request for […]
Knocks as Senate approves fresh $800m World Bank borrowing
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for $800 million borrowing from the World Bank. The president’s request was in a letter read by […]
Ex-Minister of Finance, Zainab lands World Bank job
The immediate past Minister of Finance, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed has landed a World Bank job as an Alternate Executive Director. Baring hitches, she will resume […]
Breaking: Banga emerges World Bank President
The World Bank on Wednesday confirmed Ajay Banga as its next president, taking charge at a pivotal time for the development lender as it looks […]