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Politics
Kano governor Abba Yusuf partners with world bank and federal government to combat gully erosion in Gayawa
In a decisive effort to address severe gully erosion threatening Kano State, Governor Abba Yusuf has announced a large-scale erosion…
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Business
Jega advises caution on advice from the World Bank and IMF
On Wednesday, October 30, Professor Attahiru Jega, a former leader of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), shared important advice…
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Tech
World Bank aims to connect 300 million women to high-speed internet by 2030
On Friday, October 25, 2024, the World Bank Group announced a global initiative to increase broadband access for 300 million…
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Nigerian News
Report: 129 Million Nigerians living in poverty — World Bank
The World Bank has released the Nigeria Development Update report, stating that over 129 million Nigerians are currently trapped in…
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Nigerian News
World Bank approves fresh $1.57bn support fund for Nigeria
The World Bank has approved three operations for a total of $1.57bn to support the Federal Government in strengthening human…
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Business
Nigeria, World Bank partner to unlock $300bn in undocumented land
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the World Bank Group have agreed to collaborate on registering and titling…
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Health/Lifestyle
World Bank aims for affordable healthcare to 1.5 billion people by 2030
On Sunday, August 25, the World Bank announced its goal to help countries offer affordable healthcare to 1.5 billion people…
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Health/Lifestyle
World Bank sounds alarm on Nigeria’s inadequate spending on education, health
Nigeria spends too little on education and health, according to a World Bank report. The country's spending on these crucial…
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Business
Cash transfer scheme raised savings, but had little other impacts — W’ Bank
The World Bank said yesterday the conditional cash transfer programme of the Federal Government has had limited impact on household…
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Business
Nigeria qualifies for “free lunch” World Bank loan
The Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, unveiled this during a joint press conference held by the Ministry of Finance and…
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Business
Nigeria’s poor growth will weaken West Africa’s economy –W’Bank
The World Bank has said that the lower-than-average growth in Nigeria will hold back the sub-region’s economic performance. The Washington-based…
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