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CBN to Push for Stronger Cross-Border Payment Arrangements with China

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—(BANGKOK,THAILAND)—The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will press for practical arrangements to ease cross-border payments with China when its...

Money

IMF Raises Nigeria’s Growth Forecast to 4.2%, Urges More Non-Oil Revenue

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—(BANGKOK, THAILAND)—The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth projection for Nigeria, citing improved oil prices that have boosted foreign...

Money

IMF Urges Governments to Fix Public Finances as Bond Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs

BY NKECHI BAECHE-ESEZOBOR—(Bangkok, Thailand)— The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged governments to repair their public finances “before the cracks widen,” warning that...

Money

IMF Keeps Growth Outlook at 3.1%, Raises 2027 Forecast to 3.4% Amid Rising Risks

NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—(BANGKOK, Thailand) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has kept its 2026 global growth forecast at 3.1% and slightly raised its outlook...

World

Chile Secures Fourth IMF Flexible Credit Line to Cushion External Risks

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved today a two-year arrangement for Chile under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) in...

Capital

Nigerian Stock Market to Rebound in H2 2026 Despite Economic, Political Risks – Expert

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s stock market is expected to record a mild recovery in the second half of 2026, driven by stronger corporate earnings,...

Economy

IMF Revises Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Forecast Downward to 4.1%

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered Nigeria’s economic growth projection for 2026 to 4.1 percent as the economic consequences of...

Economy

IMF Projects Global Growth at 3.3% in 2026, 3.2% in 2027

OUR REPORTER—The International Monetary Fund(IMF), on Monday projected that global growth will remain resilient at 3.3 per cent in 2026 and at 3.2...