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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...

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,...

Money

FG Rejects Claims of Hidden Spending, Says World Bank Report Misinterpreted

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent media reports alleging that large portions of Nigeria’s federation revenue are being diverted...

Health

World Bank Urges Nigeria to Invest in Health and Education for $1 Trillion Economy

The World Bank has called on Nigeria to prioritise investments in human capital—particularly in health, education, and social protection—as a key driver to...

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Photo News: President Bola Tinubu along with VP Kashim Shettima received World Bank Delegation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with VP Kashim Shettima received a delegation from the World Bank led by the Managing Director of Operations,...

News

World Bank Targets Over 100 years To End Poverty For Half The World

The World Bank has projected that it could take more than a century to eliminate poverty for nearly half the world. According to...