Tag: coronavirus, IMF, recession
IMF warns of severe recession in 2020 due to coronavirus
The International Monetary Fund is warning that 2020 could see a severe recession “at least as bad during the global financial crisis or worse,’’ even as...
IMF: Lack of scanners, poor access roads hindering Nigerian ports
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified infrastructure deficit especially poor port access roads, absence of national single window and lack of...
IMF cuts 2019 global growth estimate to 3%
The world economy is slowing to its weakest pace since the global financial crisis, amid continuing trade conflicts that have undercut business confidence and...
IMF says Nigeria’s economic outlook remains challenging
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said that the economic outlook for Nigeria under the current policies of government remains challenging. It...
IMF says Nigeria’s economic outlook remains challenging
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said that the economic outlook for Nigeria under the current policies of government remains challenging. It...
IMF names Kristalina Georgieva as its new Managing Director
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday formally selected Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria to be only the second woman ever to lead the 189-member...
IMF downgrades world growth, warns of ‘precarious’ 2020
Global trade tensions, continued uncertainty and rising prospects for a no-deal Brexit are sapping the strength of the world economy, which faces a “precarious”...
Christine Lagarde quits as IMF boss
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde announced in a statement on Tuesday that she has submitted her resignation from the IMF and...
Should government remove fuel subsidy as advised by International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
Our economy is heavily reliant on oil. That is why prices of goods and services go up anytime there is an increase in fuel price. An average Nigerian cannot bear the...
Quoting IMF, Ambode says Lagos economy to hit $136bn in 2019
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has disclosed that the economy of the state is projected to grow by 4% in 2019. Speaking separately at the Yoruba Tennis Club and...
WCO signs MoU with IMF
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on data using the Revenue Administration...
Global debt now $180trn, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has put the global debt at $180 trillion, warning highly indebted emerging-markets and low-income countries against what it termed...
