Author: InvestAdvocate

Realizing the Aspirations of All Algerians

Townhall speech by Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund   Algiers, Thursday, March 14   Introduction Governor, honorable participants. Bonjour. As-salaam ‘alaykum. I am delighted to be here this morning. Let me begin by thanking the Algerian government for inviting me to your spectacular country. I am also […]

Nigerian Growth Will Spur Banks After Loan Clean-Up, S&P Says

Nigerian political stability and economic growth after a loan clean-up by a state company created to buy bad debt will spur expansion in the country’s banking industry this year, according to Standard & Poor’s. “Nigerian banks have good prospects in 2013 thanks to strong economic growth and currently broad political […]

Between Financialism and Progressive Capitalism

Whether from north, southeast or west, we are all branches of the same tree. Whether in the same or different political parties, we are members of the same national family. Whether from the same or a different religion, you are of me and I am of you.The most significant economic […]