20 h. ago WHO Launches Global Push For 50% Tax Hike On Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugary Drinks 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled a bold new initiative urging countries to raise the real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% through targeted health taxes by 2035. The initiative, dubbed “3 by 35”, aims to combat the rising toll of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), ease pressure on overburdened health […]

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30 h. ago IMF flags Nigeria’s fiscal risks as oil revenue trails budget

The International Monetary Fund urged the federal government to rework its 2025 N54.99 trillion budget to reflect a less favourable oil price read more IMF flags Nigeria’s fiscal risks as oil revenue trails budget

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34 h. ago Fiscal support key to sustaining inflation, naira gains – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has thrown its weight behind the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing fight against inflation, read more Fiscal support key to sustaining inflation, naira gains – IMF

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35 h. ago Nigeria earns IMF’s praise for bold economic reforms, signs of recovery

Tribune Online Nigeria earns IMF’s praise for bold economic reforms, signs of recovery NIGERIA’S sweeping economic reforms are earning international recognition, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) commending the country’s efforts to restore financial discipline and credibility. In its latest Article IV Consultation report, the IMF praised Nigeria’s policymakers for implementing tough structural reforms that are stabilising the economy and building resilience after years of volatility. A major […] Nigeria earns IMF’s praise for bold economic reforms, signs of recovery Tribune Online

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39 h. ago IMF sees Nigeria’s data gaps as obstacles to economic oversight

…Rebased GDP Report Out Soon – Resident Rep The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over critical data deficiencies read more IMF sees Nigeria’s data gaps as obstacles to economic oversight

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44 h. ago IMF backs Nigeria to delay VAT hike, says “you cannot tax poverty”

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has backed Nigeria’s decision to hold off on raising its Value Added Tax (VAT) rate, read more IMF backs Nigeria to delay VAT hike, says “you cannot tax poverty”

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