The World Bank has commended Nigeria’s grassroots economic initiative, calling it a key strategy for strengthening…
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Tinubu’s $1tn Economy Target: Bagudu Woos World Bank for Ward Development
Cynthia Ezegwu The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has urged the World…
World Bank, IMF Forced Nigeria to Remove Petrol Subsidy — Falana
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has said the federal government…
World Bank Grants $65m to Boost Nigeria’s Procurement, Governance
The World Bank has approved an additional $65 million credit facility for Nigeria under its ongoing…
World Bank Projects 3.6% Economic Growth for Nigeria in 2025
Eric Patrick Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow by 3.6% in 2025, according to the latest…
NNPCL Failed to Remit ₦500bn out of ₦1.1bn Revenue in 2024 — World Bank
The World Bank has flagged the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for failing to fully…
FG, World Bank Clash Over ₦54.9tn Budget, Funding Risks
The World Bank has raised concerns about Nigeria’s ₦54.99tn 2025 federal budget, warning that the country…
Over 75% of Rural Nigerians Trapped in Poverty — World Bank
A growing number of Nigerians in rural areas are slipping deeper into poverty, with about 75.5…
World Bank Highlights CBN’s Reforms in Stabilising Naira, Boosting Economic Growth
The World Bank has praised the recent monetary policy reforms by Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN), noting…
Poverty in Nigeria to Worsen by 2027 — World Bank
The World Bank has forecasted a 3.6 percentage point rise in poverty levels in Nigeria by…