(Credit: Cynthia R Matonhodze/IMF Photo) February 25, 2025/IMFBlog By Thomas Cantens and Herve Tourpe New technologies have the potential to improve the relationship between governments and citizens. Tax portals, customs IT systems and online services have simplified interactions with public authorities, reduced bureaucratic hurdles, and increased transparency. Now, generative artificial […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Nigeria’s Real GDP Grew by 3.84% Y/Y in Q4-24
February 25, 2025/Cordros Report According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s economy maintained its growth momentum in Q4-24, with real GDP growing by 3.84% y/y (Q3-24: +3.46% y/y). The growth outturn is 14bps and 74bps higher than Cordros’ (+3.70% y/y) and Bloomberg’s median consensus (+3.10% y/y) estimates, respectively. […]
Remarks to the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee
February 25, 2025/US SEC Mark T. Uyeda, Acting Chairman Good morning. Welcome to the first meeting for the Committee in 2025. I expect that this year will be a busy and exciting one for this Committee as I have asked the Commission staff to explore ways to improve capital-raising opportunities […]

