Ending poverty can take over 100 years – World Bank …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The World Bank says it could take more than a century to eliminate poverty for nearly half the world. According to the Bank’s new Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report released on Tuesday, this accounts for people who live on less than … Read more
World Bank approves $500m COVID-19 grant for Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The World Bank has announced a 500-million-dollar grant to support Nigeria’s recovery efforts from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will be utilised through the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme. NAN reports that the … Read more
World Bank approves fresh $500m loan for Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> The World Bank has approved a 500 million dollar loan to support the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project aimed at reducing climate-induced challenges. Mr Chakib Jenane, World Bank’s Regional Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Development for West and Central Africa, … Read more