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World Bank Gains Nobel Laureate Michael Kremer as Chief Economist, Reorients Research Agenda
Michael Kremer will become World Bank Chief Economist on October 1, 2026, to lead the institution's research, data and analytical agenda.
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Nigeria Must Enrol 62.5 Million More NINs, Risks Missing World Bank Deadline
NIMC has issued 117.5 million NINs but must reach 180 million by December 2026, requiring roughly 7.4 million monthly enrolments versus the current
Global Labour Market Shifts As Sub-Saharan Africa Supplies 75% Of New Workers By 2050
Sub-Saharan Africa will add 625 million working-age people by 2050, supplying 75% of global labour growth and forcing urgent job creation.
Nigerians Risk Undermining Accountability by Attacking World Bank, Oyedele Warns
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says social media attacks on the World Bank show a dangerous lack of understanding of how lending systems work.
Gambia Revenue Authority Boosts Transfer Pricing Audits
Gambia Revenue Authority launches technical assistance programme to strengthen transfer pricing audits and protect tax revenue.
World Bank Urges Developing Countries to Embrace AI for Better Governance
The World Bank has urged developing countries to adopt artificial intelligence to improve governance and public service delivery, warning that delaying adoption could leave them further behind.
Malawi Secures US$130 Million (K229bn) in IDA Grants After Parliament Approves Two Bills
Parliament authorised US$130 million (about K229bn) in IDA grants to strengthen local governance and export-oriented value chains.