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World Bank forecasts commodity prices 6-year dip in 2026

VAM News October 30, 2025

News Update THE World Bank Group says global commodity prices will plunge to their lowest level in six years in 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline. In the latest Commodity Markets Outlook,...

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National

World Bank Report Reveals North Nigeria’s Economic Struggles

Tijani Mariam October 10, 2025

The World Bank on Wednesday expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening poverty level, revealing that despite recent economic stabilisation efforts, about 139 million citizens are now living in poverty. The Bank warned that the...

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BREAKING: World Bank approves $300m to support IDPs in Northern Nigeria

Akanji Philip August 12, 2025

The World Bank says it has approved $300 million to fund a new project aimed at improving access to services and economic opportunities for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their host communities in northern...

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Education

World Bank commits $ billion to Nigeria girls’ education

VAM News February 3, 2025 0 Comment

News Update THE World Bank has announced that it has earmarked 1.2 billion dollars for investment in girls’ education across 18 states. The states include; Borno, Ekiti, Kebbi, Kaduna, Plateau, Katsina, Kano, Adamawa, Kogi,...

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Business

W’Bank Debars Two Nigerian Firms, CEO for Corruption

Akanji Philip January 21, 2025 0 Comment

The World Bank Group has announced the 30-month debarment of two Nigerian companies, Viva Atlantic Limited and Technology House Limited, alongside their Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Norman Didam, for fraudulent, collusive,...

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World News

World Bank waives loan fees for least developed nations

VAM News December 26, 2024 0 Comment

News Update THE World Bank has announced the elimination of several loan fees to make borrowing more affordable for vulnerable countries, a significant move aimed at addressing global challenges like climate change, inequality, and...

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World Bank: Naira among worst performing currencies

Akanji Philip October 16, 2024 0 Comment

The naira has been listed among the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024. This is according to the latest edition of Africa’s Pulse, a new report by the World Bank. As...

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National

World Bank okays additional $1.57billion loan for Nigeria

VAM News September 30, 2024 0 Comment

News Update The World Bank announced that it has approved an additional $1.57 billion loan to the Nigerian government to fund three projects. The Washington-based bank disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The...

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National

BREAKING: FG eyes $750m W’Bank loan, mulls telecom tax

Akanji Philip May 7, 2024 0 Comment

In pursuit of securing a new $750m loan from the World Bank, the Federal Government may reintroduce previously suspended telecom tax and other fiscal measures. This is according to the Stakeholder Engagement Plan...

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BREAKING: World Bank, AfDB to offer electricity to 300m Africans

Akanji Philip April 18, 2024 0 Comment

The World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) are partnering to provide electricity access to at least 300 million people in Africa by 2030. This was disclosed following the meeting of World...