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Nigerians Among the Most Creative, Smartest People in the World, Says VP Osinbajo

April 19, 2017/Press Release Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has hailed the talent and resilience of Nigerians wherever they are, noting that “the country is blessed with great talents and Nigerians are among some of the most creative and smartest persons around the world.’’ The Vice President made the remarks when he […]

IMF Fiscal Monitor: Achieving More with Less

April 2017/IMF Click here for the full PDF Report Fiscal policy has recently gained prominence, both in public debate and in governments’ policy. A reassessment of fiscal policy is taking place, stressing its greater role in fostering sustainable and inclusive growth and smoothing the economic cycle. At the same time, […]

IMF Says Financial Stability Has Improved

April 17, 2017/IMF Click here to download full PDF Report Executive Summary Financial stability has continued to improve since the October 2016 Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR). Economic activity has gained momentum, as outlined in the April 2017 World Economic Outlook (WEO), amid broadly accommodative monetary and financial conditions, spurring […]