Despite growth projections, IMF says Nigeria’s economy may ‘not be so lucky’
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, said yesterday that Nigeria’s economy might not be so lucky despite the growth projections from various quarters.
IMF borrowed from Nigeria in 1974 — Former Finance Minister
Sokoto — Minis- ter of Finance in the Second Republic, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, said yesterday the International Monetary Fund, IMF, borrowed money from Nigeria in 1974.
Nothing cold about sub-zero rates, IMF researchers find
Negative interest rates imposed by central banks have generally worked as a tool to boost inflation, pulling down yields and sometimes weakening currencies, International Monetary Fund research has concluded.
IMF forecasts 0.8% economic growth for Nigeria
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF), yesterday, said Nigeria is expected to emerge from recession this year with an economic growth of 0.8 percent, but warned that threats to recovery remained elevated, and that the economy will not grow enough to reduce unemployment and poverty. The IMF, therefore, advised the Federal Government to pursue a policy of fiscal consolidation through higher non-oil revenues, to ensure stability in growth.
Nigerian economy to grow faster than S-Africa’s in 2018 — IMF
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has projected that Nigeria’s economy will grow at a faster pace than South Africa’s in 2018.
Zimbabwe yet to reach debt deal with foreign lenders — IMF
ZIMBABWE is yet to reach a deal with the World Bank and other foreign lenders over clearing arrears and implementing reforms, the International Monetary Fund said, warning that reliance on raising money domestically could further fan inflation.
