IMF chief: ‘Africa deserves to be represented more fairly’
The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, tells DW that Africa needs more representation in the global lending body.…
IMF anticipates worst economic blow since the Great Depression
In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF has slashed its previous growth forecast as the coronavirus pandemic takes an ever bigger toll. Uncertainty prevails as no one knows when the crisis…
COVID-19: IMF considering Nigeria’s financing request
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva says the fund is working hard to respond to Nigeria’s request so that a proposal can be considered by the IMF’s Executive…
IMF warns of worst global recession since 1930s
The global economy is facing its worst recession since the 1930s. That’s according to the International Monetary Fund, which has sharply cut its 2020 forecast because of the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns.…
EU donates €50m to Nigeria to fight Covid-19, Obama endorses Biden for president and more
Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Wednesday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…
IMF calls for Nigeria to revamp its fiscal consolidation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Nigeria to revamp its fiscal consolidation and warned the country of its rising debt. Managing Director and CEO of Kairos Capital, Sam Chidoka joins CNBC…
Nigeria’s economy projected to expand
The International Monetary Fund has projected that the Nigerian economy will expand by 1.9 percent in 2018. However, IMF believes this growth will remain subdued due to population growth.…
Recession: IMF confirms Nigeria unable to meet recovery expectation
Recession: IMF confirms Nigeria unable to meet recovery expectation.…
Nigerian finance minister’s plans to boost economy
Nigeria's finance minister Kemi Adeosun says the country needs to ask its economy much harder to produce much more revenues. CNBC caught up with her on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank…
Importance of WB, IMF Spring meetings to West Africa
As the World Bank and IMF Spring meetings come to a close, CNBC Africa's Wole Famurewa spoke to Bismarck Rewane, about the importance of the meetings for Nigeria and Ghana.…
IMF approves $12bn bailout for Egypt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has given final approval to a $12bn bailout for Egypt. While almost three billion dollars have already been sent to Egypt's Central Bank, the rest will come…