By Emeka Ezekiel, Abuja The World Bank has said that it will provide $83bn (N450bn) grant to Nigeria to enable the country finance its economic development plans. Specifically, the money will be invested in infrastructure development, Information and Communications Technology, job creation, health care delivery and agriculture, among others. The […]

By Ifeanyi Onuba, Abuja Apparently jolted by criticisms that have followed its recommendation that the naira is overvalued, the International Monetary Fund has said that it stands by its report on the Nigerian economy. It, however, said that contrary to widely-held insinuations, it never at any time asked the Central […]

By Stanley Opara Global financial services firm, Ernst & Young, has said it will invest over $150m in Africa over the next few years on human capacity development. The firm said the move would make its clients to realise their potential, leveraging a team with deep professional know-how. The firm’s […]