In order to provide enough jobs for its growing youthful population, Africa must innovate. This is the view of the Executive Secretary, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Vera Songwe, who proposed immediate action on all fronts to address the continent’s jobs challenge in a structural way. In a statement issued by the Communications Section … Continue reading ECA, World Bank Say Innovation Key To Addressing Africa’s Job Challenge …
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World Bank urges protection of Africa’s biodiversity
The World Bank Group, at the weekend, canvassed the protection of Africa’s biodiversity. It said the continent is home to a rich and diverse animal, plant, and marine biodiversity that provide critical ecosystem services, driving its economy and serving as buffers to climate change. According to the global bank, the continent is however, experiencing a […] …
26,000 jobs, first leather policy… Trade ministry lists achievements of World Bank project
The federal ministry of industry, trade and investment says the $160 million World Bank growth and employment (GEM) project has led to the creation of over 26,000 jobs in its The post 26,000 jobs, first leather policy… Trade ministry lists achievements of World Bank project appeared first on TheCable.
International Summit rejects World Bank privatisation projects
An international summit on the human rights to water has called on the Nigerian government and other governments in Africa to reject the purported water privatisation projects designed by the World Bank and its corporate partners.
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LCCI to World Bank: review ease of doing business indicators
The World Bank should review the indicators for composing the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Index to reflect the reality of each country, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has said. Speaking in Lagos, its Director-General, Mr. Muda Yusuf, said country-specific criteria was desirable and not just using the same indicator for every […] …
Zamfara government spends N437m on developmental projects in 51 communities
The Zamfara State Agency for Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) has expended N437 million in the execution of various developmental projects in 51 Communities across the state in the last two years. The Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Alhaji Garba Muhammad disclosed this in Gusau on Saturday at a project […]
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World Bank executes 62 community development projects in Borno
The World Bank-assisted Community and Social Development Programme (CSDP) executed 62 social and economic development projects in Borno in 2018, Alhaji Ciroma Musa, the programme’s manager, has said.
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$350m World Bank loan’ll boost Ogun’s 50-yr master plan – Amosun
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, on Wednesday, disclosed that the next administration in the state will access the $350 million World Bank loan for the development of the state, adding the loan will go a long to impact positively on the 50 year master plan developed by his administration for the […]
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El-Rufai Blasts Shehu Sani, Insists Senator Will Be Defeated
Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has said that Senator Shehu Sani is an opportunist who is not working in the best interest of the Kaduna people. The Kaduna state governor made this assertion in a discussion with Ladi Akeredolu-Ale on Channels Television’s Roadmap 2019. He said what Shehu Sani is doing is to
World Bank forecasts 2.2% growth for Nigeria in 2019
World Bank has put the estimated growth rate for Nigeria’s economy in 2019 at 2.2 percent with its forecast oil price at average $67 per barrel for the current year and next year, down $2 from its projections last June.
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