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BREAKING: Nigeria urges IMF, World Bank to strengthen support for reform-oriented economies

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Nigeria urges IMF, World Bank to strengthen support for reform-oriented economies

The Nigerian government has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to provide stronger financial support for economies undertaking bold reforms, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The appeal was made by Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister… Nigeria urges IMF, World Bank to strengthen support for reform-oriented economies …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more

BREAKING: Earn Trump administration’s confidence – US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges IMF, World Bank leaders

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Earn Trump administration’s confidence – US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges IMF, World Bank leaders

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said the heads of the Bretton Woods institutions need to earn the confidence of the Trump administration. The International Monetary Fund, IMF, is led by Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva with Ajay Banga as the… Earn Trump administration’s confidence – US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges IMF, World Bank … Read more

BREAKING: ‘You’ve deviated’ — US Treasury Sec Bessent slams IMF

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Almost 70 countries approach US to negotiate Trump’s tariffs – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

The United States of America Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has lashed out at the International Monetary Fund, IMF, hinting that the United Nations financial agency has lost its mission. Bessent disclosed this in his speech at the 2025 Spring Meetings of the IMF and the… ‘You’ve deviated’ — US Treasury Sec Bessent slams IMF …C0NTINUE … Read more

BREAKING: IMF too negative on its economic outlook – Mexico

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Trade negotiations: World finance leaders to meet in US

Mexico on Tuesday said that the International Monetary Fund, IMF, warning of a contraction in its economy this year was too pessimistic because its efforts to attract investment would offset the hit from US tariffs. The IMF had said that Latin America’s second-largest… IMF too negative on its economic outlook – Mexico …C0NTINUE READING HERE … Read more

BREAKING: IMF lowers global growth forecast amid escalating tariff tensions

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IMF lowers global growth forecast amid escalating tariff tensions

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global economic growth forecast downward, citing the impact of rising trade tensions, particularly new U.S. tariffs and retaliatory measures from other countries. In its latest World Economic Outlook released at the ongoing IMF/World… IMF lowers global growth forecast amid escalating tariff tensions …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>

BREAKING: IMF projects 3% economic growth for Nigeria

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IMF projects 3% economic growth for Nigeria

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released it new economic outlook report, reversing Nigeria’s economic growth projections for 2025 and 2026. The April report was released on Tuesday during World Economic Outlook (WEO) at a press briefing at the ongoing IMF/World Bank 2025… IMF projects 3% economic growth for Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>

BREAKING: IMF reduces Nigeria’s economic growth forecast to 3.0%

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Trade negotiations: World finance leaders to meet in US

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has lowered its economic growth forecast for Nigeria in 2025 to 3.0%, citing a decline in global crude oil prices. This was contained in the IMF’s April 2025 World Economic Outlook, WEO, report, released on the sidelines of the ongoing… IMF reduces Nigeria’s economic growth forecast to 3.0% …C0NTINUE READING … Read more

BREAKING: IMF lists trade tension impacts, advises countries on actions

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IMF lists trade tension impacts, advises countries on actions

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has highlighted the impact of trade tensions on the global economy, urging countries to take urgent steps to bolster their resilience against the expected shocks. In a speech titled “Toward a Better Balanced and More Resilient World… IMF lists trade tension impacts, advises countries on actions …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>

BREAKING: IMF tells FG to tighten monetary policy over inflation concerns

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IMF tells FG to tighten monetary policy over inflation concerns

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said a tight monetary policy stance is required to firmly guide inflation down in Nigeria. Axel Schimmelpfennig, IMF’s mission chief for Nigeria, said this in a statement on Friday following his visit to hold discussions for the 2025 Article… IMF tells FG to tighten monetary policy over inflation concerns … Read more

BREAKING: US tariffs could harm world economy – IMF

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Many Nigerians face extremely difficult situation – IMF

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has expressed concern over the new tariffs imposed by the United States, warning of potential adverse effects on the global economy. On 2nd April—declared “Liberation Day” by President Donald Trump—he directed the imposition of a… US tariffs could harm world economy – IMF …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>