37 h. ago Minister Ngafuan heads Liberia’s delegation to the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings

Monrovia, April  19, 2025 – The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan leads the Government of Liberia’s delegation to the 2025 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, which is scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C. from April 21 to 26, 2025. The high-powered […] The post Minister Ngafuan heads Liberia’s delegation to the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago Government of Liberia Launches Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report

Monrovia, Liberia – The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched the Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report, aimed at addressing data gaps in critical sectors impacting Liberians. The report, launched Wednesday at the Monrovia City Hall, is a significant achievement in the government’s efforts to inform policy development and decision-making with […] The post Government of Liberia Launches Gender Disaggregated Data Survey Report appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago World Bank Highlights Critical Link Between Early Childhood Education and Women’s Empowerment in Liberia at Stakeholder Dialogue

Monrovia, Liberia – April 17, 2025 – The World Bank in Liberia convened key stakeholders yesterday for a crucial dialogue focusing on the vital intersection of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) assessment and the Economic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls and Young Women (EPAG) Program. The event, held on April 16, 2025, brought together representatives […] The post World Bank Highlights Critical Link Between Early Childhood Education and Women’s Empowerment in Liberia at Stakeholder Dialogue appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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5 d. ago Liberia: World Bank Oversight Reveals Strict Controls of US$3.1M NaFAA Fund Despite LACC Probing Glassco

Monrovia – While allegations of corruption have placed suspended National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) Director-General Emma Metieh Glassco at the center of a high-profile investigation, documents reviewed by FrontPageAfrica, along with strict World Bank procedures, suggest a system governed by tight financial controls and minimal opportunities for fraud. By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, gerald.koinyeneh@frontpageafrciaonline.com   [...] The post Liberia: World Bank Oversight Reveals Strict Controls of US$3.1M NaFAA Fund Despite LACC Probing Glassco appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago UBA Liberia Pays Courtesy Call to Finance Minister, Fosters Partnership

Monrovia – The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia Mr. Ayokunle Olajubu along with his business team on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Finance and Development Planning Hon. Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan at his Office to discuss partnership in support of Liberia’s economic growth [...] The post UBA Liberia Pays Courtesy Call to Finance Minister, Fosters Partnership appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago LWSC Secures 1,670 New Pipelines to Overhaul Monrovia’s Water Supply System

Kruah Thompson Monrovia, April 8, 2025: The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) with funding from the World Bank, has acquired 1,670 pieces of 40-inch pipelines along with essential accessories to replace the aging 36-inch pipeline system that has long served as the backbone of Monrovia’s main water supply network. The announcement was made Tuesday … The post LWSC Secures 1,670 New Pipelines to Overhaul Monrovia’s Water Supply System appeared first on Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Zorzor Community Bank Unveils New Facility Worth Over LR$16 Million in Lofa County

Zorzor – The Zorlayea Rural Community Financial Institute (ZRCFI) has officially opened its new facility in Zorzor, valued at over LR$16 million (approximately US$82,000).  By: T. Prince Mulbah, Contributing Writer  The event marks a significant achievement in the bank’s transition from high rental costs to owning private property, a milestone celebrated by local officials, community [...] The post Liberia: Zorzor Community Bank Unveils New Facility Worth Over LR$16 Million in Lofa County appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: SIB Bank Lauded as Economic Catalyst in Greenville: Mayor and MIA Highlight Role in Financial Inclusion

GREENVILLE, Sinoe County – The Mayor of Greenville, Harrison O. Kai, has commended SIB Bank (Sapelle International Bank Liberia) for its dedication to delivering essential financial services to Greenville and surrounding towns and villages. By: Blamo N. Toe, contributing writer As the sole commercial bank currently operating in the county, SIB is filling a crucial [...] The post Liberia: SIB Bank Lauded as Economic Catalyst in Greenville: Mayor and MIA Highlight Role in Financial Inclusion appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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3 w. ago President Boakai Launches CBL’s Financial Education and Literacy Program & Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS)

Executive Mansion, Monrovia– President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., launched the Central Bank of Liberia’s Financial Education and Literacy Program and the Pan African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS) at Monrovia City Hall. The initiatives, which are under the auspices of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), are set to play a critical role in advancing […] The post President Boakai Launches CBL’s Financial Education and Literacy Program & Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) appeared first on Global News Network Liberia .

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