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We Stand By Our Advice On Removal Of Petrol Subsidy, Floating Of Naira As Part Of “Comprehensive Policy Mix” – IMF

Global UpfrontOct 31, 2024October 31, 20240

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has doubled down on its role stance on the future of the Nigerian economy, saying that it stands by its

Devaluing Our Future: World Bank, IMF As Destabilising Forces

Global UpfrontOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

By Christopher Godwin Akaba According to today’s Daily Trust (Wednesday, 16 October, 2024), “the Nigerian naira is among the worst performing currencies in sub-Saharan Africa

The World Is Scrambling To Understand Kenya’s Historic Protests – This Is What Too Many Are Missing

Global UpfrontJul 3, 2024July 3, 20240

By Nanjala Nyabola, The Guardian (UK) There is as yet no resolution after an unprecedented week in Kenyan politics. What began as protests against a

Kenya Protests A Warning On IMF Failures: The IMF Is Failing Countries – Why, And What Can Be Done About It

Global UpfrontJul 3, 2024July 3, 20240

By Danny Bradlow The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is failing. The public does not think it is

How To Rescue Nigeria From Tinubu’s Economic Brinkmanship (2)

Global UpfrontJun 4, 2024June 4, 20240

By Iliyasu Gadu, Ilgad2009@gmail.com 08035355706 (Texts only) It is no brainer that after one year in office President Tinubu has not only lost his way

IMF Warns FG To Stop Electricity Subsidy As Labour Pickets NERC, DisCos Offices Today Over Electricity Tariff Hike

Global UpfrontMay 13, 2024May 13, 20240

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) will picket the office of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and distribution companies

IMF: Nigeria Must Battle Food Insecurity As Priority, Says Economic Outlook Challenging

Global UpfrontMar 6, 2024March 6, 20240

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday asked the Federal Government to pay immediate attention to food insecurity in the country, stating that addressing the

IMF: Naira Depreciating By 35% To N2,081/$1 In Official Market, 44% Inflation Rate Coming

Global UpfrontFeb 22, 2024February 22, 20240

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the exchange rate of the Naira may further depreciate by about 35 per cent this year, adding

Tinubu Has Resumed Payment Of Fuel Subsidies To Petroleum Importers Through The Back Door – IMF

Global UpfrontFeb 14, 2024February 14, 20240

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said the Nigerian government has, through the backdoor, resumed the payment of subsidies on the premium motor spirit (PMS),

IMF: Nigeria’s Worsening Economic Crisis Exacerbating Cost-of-living Crisis, Poverty

Global UpfrontFeb 12, 2024February 12, 20240

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said stalled per-capita growth, poverty and high food insecurity have exacerbated the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria. The report