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Food prices surge again as war disrupts supply chains — Nigerians face fresh cost pressure

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Food Prices Surge Again as Middle East War Disrupts Supply Chains — Nigerians Face Fresh Inflation Shock Despite Stability...

CBN unveils major cross-border payment reforms to boost Nigerian MSMEs and cut remittance costs

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CBN pushes cross-border payment reforms for MSMEs growth Nigeria’s monetary authorities are accelerating efforts to modernise international transaction flows as...

Tinubu demands end to ‘Africa Premium’, pushes for fairer global lending rules

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Tinubu calls for fairer African financial system as borrowing costs bite President Bola Tinubu has renewed calls for sweeping reforms...

IMF warns Nigeria: Strengthen public finances or risk debt crisis

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IMF urges Nigeria to build stronger public finances as debt risks rise The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a...

IMF upgrades Nigeria’s 2026 growth outlook to 4.4% — What it means for the economy

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised Nigeria’s economic growth projection upward, forecasting a 4.4% expansion in 2026. The upgrade,...

IMF to release January 2026 world economic outlook update as global growth risks mount

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to release its highly anticipated January 2026 World Economic Outlook update on...

US debt set to soar above Italy and Greece after Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

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Donald Trump’s economic policies are set to push US debt beyond Italy and Greece, IMF forecasts reveal. “The trajectory...

IMF report shows MENA economic growth strengthens despite global uncertainty

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Despite ongoing global volatility, regional conflicts, and fluctuating oil prices, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported stronger-than-expected MENA...

IMF shocker: Nigeria misses out as Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies surge ahead

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has excluded Nigeria from its latest list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, despite recent improvements...

IMF lifts Nigeria’s growth forecast to 3.9% amid strong oil gains, renewed confidence

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth projection for Nigeria, forecasting a 3.9 percent GDP expansion in...

Global Jitters: IMF, World Bank meetings shaken by Trump’s tariff threats

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The IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington, D.C. have taken a dramatic turn this week as escalating U.S.-China...

IMF calls for bold transparency reforms to slash Govts borrowing costs

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a strong warning to governments across the world, stressing that failure to...