NLC slams IMF for fuel subsidy removal denial

NLC slams IMF for fuel subsidy removal denial

The Nigeria Labour Congress has criticised the International Monetary Fund for its denial of responsibility regarding the Nigerian government’s recent removal of subsidy on petrol. The congress describes the denial as cynical and emblematic of the IMF and World Bank’s longstanding pattern of imposing harsh economic policies on developing nations. In a statement on Sunday, NLC National President, Joe Ajaaero, criticised the IMF for presenting its harmful recommendations as growth […]

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Nigeria facing worsening economic crisis, says IMF

The International Monetary Fund has said stalled per-capita growth, poverty and high food insecurity have exacerbated the ongoing cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria. The report came amid rising inflation, exchange crisis, weak economic growth and business shutdowns. The global lender said this in a new report titled ‘IMF Executive Board Concludes Post Financing Assessment with Nigeria.’ According to the report, low revenue collection has hampered the provision of services and public […]

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Nigeria not generating enough revenue to support devt – IMF

Nigeria is not earning enough revenue to support its developmental needs, the International Monetary Fund has disclosed. According to the IMF, the country’s nine per cent revenue to Gross Domestic Product ratio is very low and not enough to support the country’s social safety nets, development spending, and protect its vulnerable households. The Director of the IMF’s Communications Department, Julie Kozak, revealed this during a press briefing on Thirsday. Responding […]

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