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World Bank says Nigerian states rely too much on federal revenue
Under Nigeria’s federal system, states have wide political powers but depend heavily on their constitutional share of oil and non-oil...
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World Bank urges governments to redesign job programmes for future skills
The World Bank has called on governments to overhaul public works programmes, warning that short-term jobs alone are no longer...
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World Bank projects 5.6% growth for low-income countries
The World Bank Group has projected that growth in low-income countries will average 5.6 percent in 2026–27, driven by stronger...
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Investing in Adolescent Girls Could Add $2.4tn to Africa’s Economy by 2040
The World Bank has urged African governments and partners to prioritize adolescent girls, saying the right investments could generate up...
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Sub-Saharan Africa to Create 230 Million Digital Jobs by 2030
By 2030, Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to generate 230 million digital jobs, driven by the rapid expansion of digital services,...
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Africa needs industrialization as half its population is under 25 by 2050
The World Bank has said that by 2050, half of Africa’s projected 2.5 billion people will be under the age...
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Nigeria’s Inclusive Growth Depends on Building Future Skills – W’ Bank
Nigeria’s push for inclusive growth is receiving fresh momentum as the World Bank says the country’s economic progress depends on...
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Sub-Saharan Africa Doubles Services Export Jobs in Two Decades
The World Bank has released new insights showing how developing countries, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, can expand job opportunities by...
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Africa Produces Only 2% of Global Manufactured Goods – World Bank
Africa’s manufacturing outlook is drawing renewed attention after the World Bank noted that “today, only 2% of global manufactured goods...
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AGILE reaches 4 million girls in Nigeria, targets 15 million by 2028
Nigeria’s efforts to improve human capital development for women and girls continue to record major progress as the International Development...
