IMF
6 LAS News stories tagged “IMF”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Nigeria sets 7% growth target, aims to outpace IMF forecast
Nigeria's finance minister announced a 7% economic growth goal for 2027, contrasting with the IMF's 4.3% projection, and outlined fiscal measures to curb inflation and stabilise the naira.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 2 sources
IMF chair notes global resilience amid Russian‑Ukraine dispute walkout
At the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok, chair Mohammed Al‑Jadaan said the global economy remains resilient but warned against complacency, while about half of delegates walked out in protest of Russia’s finance minister’s remarks on the Ukraine war.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 13:15 WAT · 2 sources
Cardoso underscores Nigeria’s monetary reforms and reserve strength at IMF forum
Governor Olayemi Cardoso highlighted Nigeria’s monetary and foreign‑exchange reforms, the growth of its reserves and the role of committee deliberations during an IMF seminar in Bangkok, stressing the country’s resilience to global shocks.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 20:45 WAT · 4 sources
IMF urges Nigeria to replace blanket fuel subsidy with targeted aid amid fiscal strain
The International Monetary Fund cautioned Nigeria against reinstating a universal petrol subsidy, recommending focused social assistance for vulnerable households as subsidies cost up to 1.5% of GDP and risk worsening fiscal pressures.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 11:15 WAT · 7 sources
IMF and UK officials warn of rising debt costs and cyber‑fraud risks as developing nations face financing squeeze
The International Monetary Fund and senior UK officials highlighted growing pressures from higher government borrowing costs and cyber‑attack threats, while Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband called for a new global deal to ease debt burdens on developing countries.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 07:46 WAT · 2 sources
IMF lifts UK 2026 growth outlook to 1.3% as it warns of global economic strain
The International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for UK GDP growth in 2026 to 1.3% and urged the Labour government to maintain its fiscal consolidation, while warning that low oil inventories and stretched public finances could test worldwide resilience.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 04:27 WAT · 2 sources