Finance

Between IMF’s prescription to boost revenue and profligacy

By Obike Ukoh The suggestion by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to the Federal Government to impose more taxes as a way of raising revenue was greeted with public outrage. Citizens...

Naira to Dollar exchange rate for June 3, 2026

The latest available official data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the naira traded approximately...

Breaking: Nigeria remains World Bank’s third-largest borrower with $18.5bn

Nigeria has retained its position as the third-largest borrower from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), even...

Nigerian Senate moves to regulate Opay, Palmpay, Money…

The Nigerian Senate on Friday moved to regulate Opay, Palmpay, Moniepoint, following an alarm raised by Senator Adams...

IFAD-VCDP in Ebonyi proposes N5.17b budget for 2026

Abakaliki, Nigeria - The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has proposed...
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Developing Countries: UNCTAD Wants Actions To Curb Crypto Currencies

The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has called for action to curb crypto currencies in developing nations.

Cross River residents storm banks in search of money

Calabar, Feb. 6, 2023: Residents of Calabar city in Cross River state, on Monday stormed the various commercial  banks in search of cash.

FG denies plans to borrow N20trn from pension fund

Abuja, May 16, 2024 – The federal government has denied reports that it planned to borrow N20 trillion from the pension fund to develop...

Afreximbank, SADC BC Inaugurate Africa Trade Investment Marketplace

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the SADC Business Council (SADC BC) have inaugurated the SADC – Africa Trade and Investment Marketplace aimed at promoting regional trade.

Why IMF releases $7.5 bn loan for Argentina

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it has released a loan tranche of $7.5 billion for Argentina, in a deal that took four months to negotiate.

Ecobank wins Best Place to Work in Africa 2022 Award

Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African bank, has won the highly coveted Best Place to Work in Africa 2022 Award from the Best Place to Work organisation.
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