FG Secures $800m From World Bank As Palliatives For Poor Nigerians
The Federal Government has secured the sum of $800 million from the World Bank under the National Social Investment Programme as part of palliatives to cushion the negative effects of the plan to remove...
Power: W/Bank Deploys 100 Solar Grids in Nigeria
The World Bank has announced the deployment of 100 solar-powered mini-grids in Nigeria under its National Electrification Project, stating that its market-driven approach has expedited the process.
The Bank revealed this in a press statement yesterday, that powering...
Bauchi: W'Bank Approves $2m Intervention to Tackle Ecological Problems
The World Bank has approved $2 million to address environmental issues in Bauchi State under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Aridlandscapes Project.
Governor Bala Mohammed, revealed this on Wednesday at a opening ceremony of a four-day Stakeholders’ Engagement...
World Bank President to Step Down in June
The World Bank's President, David Malpass, says he would resign from his position by the end of June.
He said he would step down by June 30. This is about a year before his term would have ended.
The...
World Bank, IMF Others Warn CBN Against Naira Swap Deadline
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have urged the the Central Bank of Nigeria to extend the currency swap time limit, noting that the short timeframe was causing hardships in the country.
The advice...
Naira, Fuel Crises Could Disrupt Nigeria's Elections - World Bank
The World Bank has reported that the incessant fuel scarcity and lack of access the new naira notes may influence uncertainty ahead of the February 25 and March 10 elections in the country.
The Bank Country...
