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IMF warns of rising fiscal deficits in Africa despite oil gains

Sub-Saharan Africa’s fiscal position is expected to weaken in 2026, even as improved commodity prices offer some relief to external balances across parts of the region. According to Nairametrics, this was contained in the International Monetary Fund’s April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook titled “Hard-Won Gains Under Pressure.” The Fund projects that the median fiscal deficit […]

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FG rules out borrowing from IMF’s $50bn Africa aid

The Federal Government on Thursday declared that it has no plan to approach the International Monetary Fund to borrow from the estimated $50bn, which the IMF had earlier announced on Wednesday that it plans to use to support struggling economies in Africa. The PUNCH reported that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the […]

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IMF forecasts Nigeria’s debt ratio drop to 32.3% in 2026

The International Monetary Fund projects Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP ratio will decline to 32.3 per cent in 2026, from 35.5 per cent in 2025, before rising slightly to 33.1 per cent in 2027. The fund disclosed this in its Fiscal Monitor report released on Wednesday at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., pointing to […]

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IMF pledges $50bn aid to Nigeria, others amid US-Iran war

The International Monetary Fund has indicated plans to provide up to $50 billion in financial support to Nigeria and other countries affected by the biting impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis. Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, disclosed this at the unveiling of the Fund’s Global Policy Agenda during the ongoing Spring Meetings […]

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Nigeria’s bank recapitalisation timely amid global financial risks — IMF

The International Monetary Fund has described Nigeria’s recently concluded bank recapitalisation exercise as a critical buffer against rising global financial risks, noting that stronger capital positions will help the banking system withstand external shocks. The financial counsellor and director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the IMF, Tobias Adrian, made this assessment while […]

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IMF warns Middle East war threatens Nigeria’s energy, food security

The International Monetary Fund has warned that the ongoing war in the Middle East is casting a shadow over the global economy, threatening recovery and triggering widespread disruptions. In a blog post by top officials, the IMF said the conflict, beyond its human toll, is “upending lives and livelihoods” while weakening growth prospects for economies […]

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IMF warns rising oil prices could drive global inflation

The International Monetary Fund has warned that a sustained increase in oil prices could raise global inflation by about 40 basis points. The IMF’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, issued the warning on Saturday in an interview with Bloomberg, citing the potential economic impact of the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. Her comments […]

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IMF ranking, cheaper food prices show Tinubu’s reforms are working – Aide

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Dr Tope Fasua, has stated that Nigeria’s inclusion on the International Monetary Fund’s list of countries expected to contribute to global growth, along with the recent decline in food prices, clearly indicates that the administration’s economic reforms are producing positive results. Fasua made these remarks during an […]

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Nigeria to become third-largest African economy in 2026 – IMF

The International Monetary Fund has projected Nigeria to become Africa’s third-largest economy in 2026. The IMF’s October 2025 World Economic Outlook shows Nigeria’s GDP at current prices at about $285 billion, behind South Africa ($426 billion), Egypt ($349 billion), and Algeria ($288 billion). South Africa led the continent with a GDP of roughly $426 billion, […]

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