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World Bank Warns Nigeria, Others as Investors Shun Debt-ridden Economies

World Bank Warns Nigeria, Others as Investors Shun Debt-ridden Economies   The World Bank has warned that foreign private capital is retreating from developing economies such as Nigeria and others due to rising debt levels and weak growth prospects, and called for urgent debt reforms. The warning...

World Bank Approves $65m Loan for Nigeria’s Procurement Reform

The World Bank has approved an additional $65m credit facility for Nigeria under the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental, and Social Standards Enhancement project.

Nigeria, Conflict-Affected Economies Face Growing Extreme Poverty Crisis – World Bank 

Nigeria, Conflict-Affected Economies Face Growing Extreme Poverty Crisis - World Bank    The World Bank has warned that extreme poverty is growing rapidly in Nigeria and 38 other economies affected by conflict and instability, worsening hunger and pushing development goals further out of reach. The bank made...

States Seek $500m World Bank Loan to Tackle Poverty

The Federal Government has moved to secure an additional $500 million in financing to upscale the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme.

FDIs to Nigeria, Others Hit Two-decade Low – World Bank

FDIs to Nigeria, Others Hit Two-decade Low – World Bank   Flows of foreign direct investments into Nigeria and other developing economies, a key propellant of economic growth and higher living standards, have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade and investment barriers,...

World Bank Retains Nigeria’s Growth Outlook at 3.6%

World Bank Retains Nigeria’s Growth Outlook at 3.6% The World Bank has reiterated its projection that the Nigerian economy would grow by 3.6 per cent in 2025 despite the shift in the global trade dynamics. This was disclosed in its twice-yearly Global Economic Prospects report released...