Nigeria: NESG postpones summit indefinitely
The Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) has announced indefinite postponement of its 26th summit which was scheduled to hold on Oct. 26 and 27.
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IMF forecasts Sub-Saharan Africa economy to recover by 3.1% in 2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), says economic activity in sub-Saharan Africa is projected to recover by 3.1 per cent in 2021 after declining by 3.0 per cent in 2020.
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World Bank, IMF to undertake joint action plan on debt reduction for IDA countries
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), have proposed to undertake a joint action plan on debt reduction for the most indebted International Development Association (IDA) countries.
Read More IMF expects global economic growth fall to -4.4% in 2020
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), says global economic growth is expected to fall to -4.4 per cent in 2020.
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Nigeria’s N13.08tr Budget 2021: FG targets 69% from non-oil sources, promises several measures to improve revenue
WorldStage Newsonline– As the Federal Government of Nigeria proposed a budget of N13.08 trillion for 2021, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainb Ahmed has assured that several measures are being instituted to improve government revenue and entrench a regime of prudence with emphasis on achieving value for money.
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Oyo State partners France to broaden economic landscape, as IGR grows by 26.4%
The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Monday, said that the state was partnering with the French Government in order to broaden the state’s economy and ensure better life for its people.
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Lagos unveils ‘Ehingbeti 2020’, targets 100,000 participants
WorldStage Newsonline– Lagos Economic Summit tagged ‘Ehingbeti 2020’ slated for Nov. 10 to 12 is targeting 100,000 participants, according to Mr Sam Egube, Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Lagos State .
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Nigeria: FG proposes N13.08 trn appropriation for 2021
WorldStage Newsonline– President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria on Thursday presented an appropriation of N13.08 trillion expenditure for 2021 fiscal year to the National Assembly for approval.
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COVID-19 puts Nigeria’s investment is under pressure – NIPC boss
WorldStage Newsonline– The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Yewande Sadiku has said that investment in Nigeria in 2020 and 2021 is expected to come under some pressure on account of COVID-19..
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Nigeria: Lawan tells executive to implement economic plan approved by National Assembly
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has asked the Executive to implement the Economic Sustainability Plan approved by the National Assembly so as to strengthen the economy in view of the resultant impact occasioned by Covid-19 pandemic.
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