IMF: Inflation Pushing Nigeria, Others to the Brink
The International Monetary Fund has warned that inflation, debt, and forex crisis is pushing the Nigerian economy and other African economies to the brink.
The Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, said ministers of finance and central...
Russia Sanctions Will Have Substantial Impact On Global Economy - IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said sanctions on Russia will have a substantial impact on the global economy and financial markets, with significant spillovers to other countries. In IMF Article IV Consultation on...
Nigeria Gets $3.35bn In IMF’s $650bn SDR Allocation
The Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a general allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) equivalent to $650 billion (about SDR 456 billion) to boost global liquidity.
The Washington-based institution which disclosed this...
Nigeria Faces Six-year Delay In Achieving SDGs - IMF
Nigeria faces a six-year delay in achieving Sustainable Development Goals, according to the International Monetary Fund.
The Managing Director, IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, said this on Tuesday in a statement titled ‘UN high level political forum on sustainable-development’.
She...
IMF Endorses Digital Money For Cheaper Remittance, Cross-border Payments
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has called on governments and individuals to adopt digital money for “faster, easier and cheaper” remittance and cross-border payments.
Georgieva stated this at a virtual workshop...
IMF Proposes $650bn Special Drawing Rights To Members — Kristalina Georgieva
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to propose a $650 billion Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to its member countries in the organisation’s efforts to boost their reserve positions.
The Managing Director (MD) of the IMF,...