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Stop forex restriction on items, impose tariffs, W’Bank tells FG
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Stop forex restriction on items, impose tariffs, W’Bank tells FG

  The World Bank has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria to terminate its foreign exchange restrictions on 41 products. According to the report, titled,”Nigeria Development Update (June 2023): Seizing the Opportunity,” the body stated that this would complement efforts to reduce inflation through a sequenced and coordinated blend of monetary, fiscal, and trade policies. […]

NNPCL fuel subsidy gains not fully remitted - World Bank
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FG to repay $800m palliative loan, says World bank

The World Bank which has been Nigeria’s development partner for many years has stated that the $800 million palliative given to Nigeria is a loan that Nigeria will have to pay back. This was said by Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri, the Nigerian country director for the World Bank during an interview with Channels TV. He explained […]

NNPCL, marketers fuel vessels to arrive next week - IPMAN
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Fuel subsidy stopped development of e-vehicles in Nigeria – W’Bank

      The World Bank has stated that the previous administration’s decision to subsidise petrol prices has impeded the progress of e-mobility and the adoption of alternative vehicles such as electric minibuses, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers. In a document titled “E-Trans-Electric Mobility and Transition in Nigeria: Strategy and Implementation,” the bank reported that the funding […]

NNPCL fuel subsidy gains not fully remitted - World Bank
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Subsidy removal: Nigerias inflation to rise 25%, World Bank predicts

The World Bank predicts that the removal of petrol subsidies will cause inflation to reach up to 25% by 2023. Nevertheless, the Washington-based bank highlighted that even though there would be a considerable increase in 2023, headline inflation will decline by the first quarter of 2024. This projection was included in the Nigeria Development Update for […]

World Bank punishes Nigerian firms, individuals for corruption
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Fuel subsidy: Civil society question $800m palliative loan

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre has questioned the over $800 million loan obtained by the Federal Government from the World Bank as palliative measures to cushion the effects of the proposed fuel subsidy removal scheduled for June 2023. According to The Punch, this was in a statement released by the Executive Director of CISLAC, […]

NNPCL fuel subsidy gains not fully remitted - World Bank
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How Nigeria can stabilize economy – World Bank

Increased oil revenues are one strategy the Nigerian government can use to regain macroeconomic stability, according to the World Bank. This was stated in the April 2023 Macro Poverty Outlook by the World Bank. According to this, the government may improve the economy by enacting some measures; Increase oil and non-oil revenues, tighten monetary policies to […]

World Bank approves $300m support package for Ghana's economic recovery
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Nigeria’s debt to World Bank hits N6trn

Under the administration of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Nigeria’s debt from the World Bank increased by 121.46% to six trillion. According to The Punch, Nigeria’s overall debt to the World Bank Group increased by $7.64 billion (or N3.52 trillion, using the Central Bank of Nigeria’s exchange rate, which was N460.53 per dollar as […]

World Bank punishes Nigerian firms, individuals for corruption
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Global economic growth rate drop to 2% – World   

WorlThe World Bank Group’s most recent analysis reveals that global economic output is predicted to be a mere 1.7% in 2023, indicating a significant decline in global growth. Economists at the World Bank are cautioning that this economic downturn could have widespread effects, and any negative developments could potentially lead to a global recession. The […]

Buhari unveils SDG financing framework
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Experts knock Buhari over $800m loan facility

Financial experts have criticized the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over his decision to obtain a World Bank facility worth $800 million on the eve of his departure from office.   The facility is expected to be disbursed to about 50 million vulnerable Nigerians as palliatives to cushion the impact of the expected removal […]

CBN extends old naira's validity indefinitely
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How naira declined by 10% in 2022 – World Bank

The naira saw a record devaluation of 10.2% in 2022, according to data from the World Bank. The Punch reported that the World Bank recognized these factors as primary causes of inflationary pressures in the Sub-Saharan area, along with rising food and fuel prices globally and the depreciation of the exchange rate. The loan-granting financial […]

World Bank confirms Ajay Banga sole candidate for president
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World Bank confirms Ajay Banga sole candidate for president

US national and former Mastercard Inc. chief, Ajay Banga, has been announced as the sole nominee for the position of the next President of the World Bank by the bank’s Board of Executive Directors. This comes after US President Joe Biden nominated him for the position in February. In a statement issued on Friday, the […]