AdminOct 16, 20172 min readWhy Nigeria is underperforming in critical sectors – IMFDirector of the International Monetary Fund (IMF’s) African Department has explained why Nigeria can’t achieve higher productivity in...
AdminOct 13, 20171 min readNigeria’s population growing faster than its economy – IMFThe managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, has stated that the economy of some West African nations,...
AdminOct 10, 20171 min readNigeria’s economy to overtake South Africa – IMFThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that Nigeria’s economy will overtake South Africa’s in 2017. Speaking on Tuesday...
AdminApr 23, 20171 min readWhat Nigeria must do to revive economy – IMFThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that what Nigeria requires to address tremendous shocks holding its economy back is a...
AdminApr 5, 20172 min readNaira is overvalued – IMFThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that the Nigerian Naira is overvalued by about 10% to 20%. Gene Leon, who is IMF’s mission...
AdminMar 31, 20172 min readIMF commends CBN for stabilizing NairaThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for recent foreign exchange policy actions. The...
AdminMar 31, 20172 min readWhat Buhari must do to save Nigeria from recession – IMFThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said President Muhammadu Buhari must deliver stronger policies if he wants to achieve the...
AdminMar 3, 20171 min readRecession: Buhari’s government should ignore IMF – NLCThe Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has advised the Federal Government not to heed any suggestion by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
AdminFeb 21, 20171 min readWhy Nigeria doesn’t need IMF loan – Kemi AdeosunThe Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said that Nigeria does not need loan from world financial body, International Monetary Fund,...
AdminOct 27, 20162 min readRecession: Senate seeks more support from IMFThe Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has solicited more support and closer partnership with the International...
AdminOct 21, 20161 min readIMF rating confirms resilience of Nigerian economy – Accountant-GeneralThe Accountant-General of the Federation, Alhaji Idris Ahmed, has said that the recent announcement by the International Monetary Fund...
AdminOct 7, 20162 min readRecession: IMF asks Nigeria, others to take interest-free loansThe Managing Director, IMF, Christine Largade, said this on Thursday in Washington DC, United States, at the ongoing annual meetings of...
AdminAug 31, 20161 min readPresidency reacts to NBS report, insists economy performing better than IMF’s predictionIt, however, admitted that the inflation and unemployment rates in the country had remained high despite efforts by the current...
AdminJul 12, 20161 min readWhy Nigeria’s economy will decline in 2016 – IMFAccording to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Nigeria’s economy is likely to shrink as it was performing below the IMF forecast for...
AdminJul 12, 20161 min readWhy Nigeria’s economy will decline in 2016 – IMFAccording to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Nigeria’s economy is likely to shrink as it was performing below the IMF forecast for...
AdminJun 17, 20161 min readIMF lauds CBN’s decision to float nairaThe IMF spokesman, Gerry Rice told journalists yesterday that the Fund wanted to see how effective the naira exchange market functions...
AdminApr 15, 20161 min readDiversify your economy, stop over-dependency on oil – IMF charges NigeriaLagarde gave the call while speaking at the IMF conference in Washington DC. According to Lagarde, Nigeria needed to diversify its...
AdminApr 8, 20162 min readYour forex policy is distorting the economy – IMF tells BuhariIt noted that while the forex restrictions have protected certain sectors of the economy, many other sectors are cutting production and...
AdminJan 7, 20163 min readNigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Thursday morningGood morning! Here are 10 things you need to know this morning: 1. Fresh report has it that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,...
AdminJan 6, 201610 min readFull text of speech delivered by IMF boss, Christine Lagarde at National AssemblyGood morning—and—Happy New Year! I would like to thank you for the gracious introduction, and Members of Parliament and the people of...
