Tag: Economic

Niger’s GDP to Increase by 6.5% in 2014-IMF

By Peter OBIORA InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Monday said Niger’s Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow to 6.5 percent (6.5%) in 2014. This is coming on the heels of the discussions with the Nigerien authorities on the second and third reviews of the economic […]

Outlook for Europe: Boosting Growth and Employment

    By Christine Lagarde European Economic and Social Committee Brussels, December 10, 2013 As prepared for delivery Good afternoon. I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak with you today. I want to thank President Malosse for his kind invitation and the distinguished members of the Committee here […]

IMF Projects -12.5% Decline in Ghana’s Economic Growth

By Peter OBIORA InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday said Ghana’s economic growth is likely to drop by -12.5 percent (-12.5%) from eight percent (8%) in 2012 to  seven percent (7%) in the current year.   This is coming on the heels of the Fund’s visit to the […]