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“Civil society must be asking your governments, are you joining the Borrowers’ Platform? Why are you not joining the Borrowers’ ...

They spoke at the sixth African Conference on Debt and Development (AfCoDD VI), organised by the African Forum and Network ...

The World Bank, in its report, urged developing economies to adopt an optimistic mindset, noting that AI could help governments ...

The lender, however, warned that AI-driven opportunities may not translate into meaningful financial inclusion unless the data underpinning these solutions ...

The lender stated that developing economies today have more to gain and less to fear from AI than richer ones, ...

All 36 state governors have reaffirmed their commitment to making early childhood development a priority, amid concerns over inadequate funding ...

The police said the woman will be charged with attempted murder.

Nigeria remained among the world’s nine largest gas-flaring countries in 2025 as global gas flaring rose to its highest level ...

Nigeria’s efforts to modernise its seaports have received international endorsement after the World Bank listed Apapa and Tin Can ports ...

It noted that the Bundibugyo outbreak had resulted in more than 560 confirmed infections and over 100 confirmed deaths.

IMF/World Bank How could the increased liquidity at state and local government levels, and the increasing empowerment of local governments ...

According to the minister, it is to support development projects amid improving investor confidence and rising crude oil prices.

One of the experts said Africa’s debt crisis should not be viewed only through economic indicators but through its impact ...

Accountant-General says prolonged approval and disbursement timelines could affect Nigeria’s willingness to proceed with World Bank loan arrangements.

"There are many reasons Rwanda has been able to make such impressive development progress in three decades."

The L-PRES National Project Coordinator (NPC), Sanusi Abubakar, said the team’s mission was to assess the overall performance and impact ...

The Finance Ministry says FAAC deductions reflect legitimate fiscal obligations, and ongoing reforms are improving transparency and revenue distribution.

One in every four people worldwide lacks access to safe drinking water, according to a report launched by the World ...

The organisation advised that Nigeria’s fiscal policy must treat increased oil revenues as a temporary surge and avoid over spending ...

The Bank also said the surge in global oil prices would put upward pressure on food prices, as rising global ...

According to the report, wage growth has lagged behind inflation, leaving real incomes under pressure and poverty levels largely unchanged.

He cited the resurgence of military coups and constitutional manipulations by civilian leaders in countries like Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea and ...

The EFCC chair said his agency's intervention averted a potential disaster, including possible loss of lives and damage to public ...