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IMPI rejects IMF, World Bank’s 3% economic growth forecast, says Nigeria prospects stronger

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has questioned the rationale by the International Monetary…

We shall continue to prioritise social investment programmes, Tinubu tells IMF MD

President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will continue prioritising the welfare of the…

Why measures must be taken to address funding squeeze in Africa

Abebe  Aemro Selassie is the Director, African Department, International Monetary Fund. He spoke at the recent IMF/World…

Buhari at 80/Flashback: His 1st interview with TheNEWS in 1993 about his overthrow by IBB, IMF

In 1993, President Muhammadu Buhari, who turned 80 yesterday, 17 December, spoke on major issues…

IMF approves $1.4bn emergency support for Ukraine

IMF’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, said the Russian invasion of Ukraine would lead to a…

African ministers advise rich nations to invest $30bn from IMF cash

The ministers of finance from Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Cote D’Ivoire and…

Coronavirus: ‘Sub-Saharan Africa must act now to stop surge of new Delta variant’

The growth of infections in sub-Saharan Africa is now the fastest in the world, with…

Sub-Saharan Africa needs $245bn external funding in 5yrs – IMF

By Folasade Akpan The International Monetary Fund (IMF), says sub-Saharan Africa’s low-income countries face additional…

IMF: 83 countries benefit from $165bn loans in FY2020 – Annual Report

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), says it loaned 83 countries the sum of $165 billion…

Global economic growth expected to fall to -4.4% in 2020 – IMF MD

Kristalina Georgieva,  Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), says  global economic growth is expected to…