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Nigeria still Africa’s largest economy, says World Bank

TheMorning Star4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

Country Director for Nigeria at the World Bank, Dr. Ndiame Diop, has said Nigeria still remained the largest economy in Africa by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) despite the challenges faced by its private sector. Speaking at the Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) and Stakeholder Engagement in Abuja on Thursday, Dr. Diop said while Nigeria receives…

Nigeria keys into World Bank’s plans for women-led businesses

TheMorning Star8 months ago8 months ago06 mins

The Federal Government said its continued investment in women-led businesses and support for youths’ entrepreneurial skills aligned with the World Bank’s initiative. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, who spoke during a panel discussion at the ongoing World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington DC, said the government…