IMF says trade tensions can shave off 0.8% of global GDP
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) chief on Thursday warned that trade tensions and resulting uncertainties could shave off 0.8 per cent of global Gross Domestic […]
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Health alert: Participant at IMF/World Bank forum diagnosed with chickenpox – Official
A participant at the recent International Monetary Fund/World Bank Annual Meetings held in Washington DC, United States, has been diagnosed with chickenpox. The Secretary of […]
IMF: Uba Sani harps on Nigeria’s place in global economic outlook
Senator representing Kaduna Central, Uba Sani, on Tuesday at this year’s International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook session, harped on the role of Nigeria on […]
IMF removes age limit for position of managing director
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the removal of the age limit for the position of IMF managing director, paving the way for Kristalina […]
Southern European candidates pull out of race to head IMF
Portuguese and Spanish candidates have pulled out of the race to head the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Candidates from Bulgaria, Finland and the Netherlands are […]
IMF executive board begins selection process for next MD
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has adopted an open, merit-based, and transparent process for the selection of the next managing director, […]
Lagarde resigns as IMF MD
Ms Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), has resigned, the fund says. The Executive Board of the fund said this in a […]
EU working to replace Lagarde at IMF, official says
The EU wants to have an agreed European candidate to replace Christine Lagarde at the helm of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a senior EU […]
Fuel subsidy removal will do Nigeria more harm than good — Expert
Mr Tunde Olatunji, an expert in Development Economy and Finance, has urged the Federal Government not to remove fuel subsidy as suggested by the International […]
IMF’s Lagarde says China’s Belt, Road should only go where is needed
China’s massive Belt and Road infrastructure programme should only go where it is needed and where the debt it generates can be sustained, International Monetary […]
The debt profile, IMF and the Federal government, By Salisu Na’inna Dambatta
#TrackNigeria: Refreshing the memories of Nigerians before discussing the views of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Nigeria’s public debt of N24.837 trillion and fears […]
Ahmed, Emefiele join other world economic experts at IMF/World Bank meetings
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed and the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, will join other economic experts from around the […]
IMF cuts global growth outlook, cites trade war, weak Europe
The International Monetary Fund on Monday cut its world economic growth forecasts for 2019 and 2020, due to weakness in Europe and some emerging markets. […]
Post-PMB: Can Arewa confront its underbelly? By Aminu Imam
Although the futuristic question of: “After PMB, what next for Arewa?” may sound simply far-fetched, in reality, it is not. When President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) […]
Don’t float $2.8bn Eurobond, Ezekwesili tells FG
A former Vice-President (Africa) of World Bank, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, has advised the Federal Government to suspend its plan to raise 2.8 billion dollars in […]
World Bank takes responsibility for advising Nigeria, others on biased investment
The World Bank says it “has to take some responsibility’’ for advising Nigeria and other African countries to invest more in roads, railways and energy […]
Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook, eyes on hurricane
Oil prices slipped on Wednesday after the IMF lowered its global growth forecasts, but markets were supported as Hurricane Michael moved toward Florida causing the […]
Growth: IMF urges Nigeria to prioritise infrastructure projects
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria to prioritise and embark on infrastructural projects that would boost the economic growth of the Nation. Mr […]
Nigeria’s foreign debt stands at $22.08bn, local N3.48trn – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the country’s foreign debt stands at $ 22.08 billion. The bureau’s “Nigerian Domestic and Foreign Debt’’ Q2 2018 […]
IMF says dollar over-valued
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday that the U.S. dollar was over-valued, and that the value could add to growth risks and trade […]
IMF says Nigeria’s economic recovery still challenging
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria’s economic outlook for 2018 remains challenging as private sector lending remains low and foreign exchange inflows are mostly […]
Nigeria, others to record 3.4% growth, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Monday said Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan countries would grow their economies by an average of 3.4 per cent in […]
Adeosun, Emefiele say Nigeria will sustain positive Growth Outlook, as external reserves hit $47.93bn
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, affirmed on Sunday that the country’s […]
World Bank raises first bond worth $1.5bn
World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) on Tuesday launched a 1.5 billion-dollar bond, the first in its nearly 60-year history. The World Bank Group President, […]
Uganda joins Africa’s big-debt club, central bank warns on default
Uganda’s national debt has nearly trebled in the last three years to more than 50 per cent of gross domestic product. It has created a […]