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'Niger Crisis Will Put Pressure On Nigeria Food Market' — World Bank

'Niger Crisis Will Put Pressure On Nigeria Food Market'...

According to the global bank, the Nigerien coup d’état puts an additional seven...

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World Bank Picks Ajay Banga As 14th President

World Bank Picks Ajay Banga As 14th President

The World Bank confirmed that Banga, who had a decade-long career in Mastercard,...

World
World Bank halts Tunisia talks over migrants row

World Bank halts Tunisia talks over migrants row

Despite saying last month that African immigrants were a part of a plan to alter...

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The World Bank's chief warns of a global recession as a result of the Ukraine conflict.

The World Bank's chief warns of a global recession as a...

Higher energy prices, he claimed, were already dragging on Germany's economy, which...

Business
'Nigeria’s inflation rate may be among world’s highest in 2022' – World Bank

'Nigeria’s inflation rate may be among world’s highest...

According to the World Bank, Nigeria is projected to have one of the highest inflation...

Social
World Bank approves $700m for climate resilience project in Nigeria

World Bank approves $700m for climate resilience project...

World Bank has approved climate resilence project which is designed to enhance the...

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Atebubu /Amantin: 22 farming communities to benefit from World Bank 200 kilometres feeder roads construction 

Atebubu /Amantin: 22 farming communities to benefit from...

The project will pave way for farmers to transport their goods without difficulty.

Recent News
World Bank’s 1.4% GDP forecast not surprising– Economist

World Bank’s 1.4% GDP forecast not surprising– Economist

Economic managers must take cue and act faster- DR. Priscilla Twumasi Baffour warns....

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World Bank maintains Ghana’s growth rate of 1.4% for 2021

World Bank maintains Ghana’s growth rate of 1.4% for 2021

Ghana’s growth rate still at 1.4% for 2021-World Bank.

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World Bank Approves $700M Credit For Water Supply, Sanitation In Nigeria

World Bank Approves $700M Credit For Water Supply, Sanitation...

The fund seeks to improve Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services to 2,000...

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SMA engages shop owners ahead of road construction  

SMA engages shop owners ahead of road construction  

Some of the shop owners in attendance said, the Sunyani Municipal Assembly should...

Covid-19
Ghana will need $180m  to procure COVID-19 vaccines - World Bank

Ghana will need $180m to procure COVID-19 vaccines - World...

The estimate is based on the World Bank Health Organisation (WHO) protocol, which...

Africa
'Poor Nigerians Will Reach 100 Million By 2022' – World Bank Reveals

'Poor Nigerians Will Reach 100 Million By 2022' – World...

Hernandez stated that before the COVID-19 pandemic, about two million Nigerians...

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VIDEO: Year of Roads - Old Tafo Municipality cut sod to begin 4 km road project

VIDEO: Year of Roads - Old Tafo Municipality cut sod to...

The Old Tafo Municipality has undergone a sod-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July...

Recent News
Year of Roads: Old Tafo Municipality cut sod to begin 4-km road project

Year of Roads: Old Tafo Municipality cut sod to begin 4-km...

The project is expected to be completed in nine calendar months beginning 22 July...

World
"Nigeria Faces Worst Recession In 40 Years" – World Bank Reveals

"Nigeria Faces Worst Recession In 40 Years" – World Bank...

"Before COVID-19, the Nigerian economy was expected to grow by 2.1 per cent in 2020,...

Politics
Nigeria To Borrow $6.9 Billion From World Bank, IMF, AFDB

Nigeria To Borrow $6.9 Billion From World Bank, IMF, AFDB

Giving a breakdown of the $6.9bn, the finance minister said the sum of $3.4bn would...

Fitness
Obesity-Related Diseases Among Top Three Killers In Most Countries - World Bank

Obesity-Related Diseases Among Top Three Killers In Most...

Obesity is a disorder involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of health...

Markets
World Bank: Nigeria, China, India Among 10 Most Improved Economies

World Bank: Nigeria, China, India Among 10 Most Improved...

Despite the bitter trade war, in which the United States is demanding reforms from...

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World Bank: Extreme poverty may hit Nigerians

World Bank: Extreme poverty may hit Nigerians

The World Bank has warned Nigerian government to remove expensive fuel subsidies,...