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IMF, World Bank and the recolonisation of Nigeria, By Umar Farouk Bala

World Bank/IMF Nigeria deserves reforms — but not the kind that strangle its people in the name of fiscal discipline. True reform must come with compassion, oversight, and a relentless focus on improving the lives of citizens — not just balancing the …

After IMF, World Bank prepares to help cashless Pakistan, plans bail out of Rs...., India plans to counter by...

Home News After IMF, World Bank prepares to help cashless Pakistan, plans bail out of Rs…., India plans to counter by… After IMF, now World Bank will also give loan to Pakistan of 20 billion dollars in the next ten years. India on the other hand is trying …

Fact-Check: False – Malawi does not have 1970s-era IMF/World Bank Loans

Claim Malawi is still servicing public debt dating back to the 1970s, which significantly limits the government’s ability to offer public services. This claim (archived here) was made in a news piece published by the NyasaTimes online daily on May 20, 2025 …

OPINION | IMF, World Bank must stop Pakistan from financing terror

New Delhi: After reducing Indus water flow, India has decided to carry out a financial strike against Pakistan. India will be submitting evidence of Pakistan's terror connections before the IMF and World Bank and ask them to stop fresh funding. India …

India to raise concerns over Pakistan funding at FATF, World Bank: Report

The South Asian nation has been in political turmoil since the student-led revolt that toppled then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, with parties protesting on the streets over a string of demands. "For the sake of Bangladesh and a …

World Bank trains journalists on NCA, sustainability reporting 

  The World Bank has trained journalists on Natural Capital Accounting and Sustainability reporting. The event was organized by the World Bank and Global Programme on Sustainability, (GPD). The World Bank representative and Environmental Specialist, Ahmed …

World Bank Commits USD257.8M to Support Beirut Water Infrastructure

(MENAFN) Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber signed a $257.8 million loan agreement on Friday with World Bank Regional Director Jean-Christophe Carret to support the Greater Beirut Water Supply Second Project, which is expected to improve water access …

Food security: Water Minister seeks more support from World Bank

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev has called for more support from the World Bank to enable Nigeria upgrade and construct more dams to boost irrigation farming, achieve food security …

India to oppose World Bank’s funding to Pakistan next month

New Delhi, May 23 (PTI) India will next month oppose the World Bank funding to Pakistan, just as it had done in case of IMF, arguing that Islamabad had used such funds in the past to procure arms and ammunitions, a government source said. Multilateral …

India wants Pakistan on FATF 'grey list', will oppose World Bank loan

Lebanon signs water supply loan agreement with World Bank

BEIRUT, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber on Friday signed a 257.8-million-U.S. dollar loan agreement with World Bank Regional Director Jean-Christophe Carret to fund the Greater Beirut Water Supply Second Project, which aims to …

India to oppose World Bank’s package to Pakistan in June

Keeping up its economic offensive, India plans to oppose the World Bank’s lending package to Pakistan, which is likely to be taken up by the multilateral agency next month, top government sources said.

CM Sindh visits Nawabshah accompanied with delegation from World Bank

- Advertisement - HYDERABAD, May 23 (APP):Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah paid an important visit to district Shaheed Benazirabad Friday, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the World Bank. The World Bank team included Managing Director …

World Bank demystifies PKI and electronic signatures at ID4Africa 2025

A workshop chaired by World Bank officials Nay Constantine, Tunde Fafunwa and Chris Tullis addressed how electronic signatures enable remote transactions, their differences form “digital signatures” and common misconceptions. The World Bank’s ID4D …

World Bank trains journalists to bridge environmental knowledge gap

The World Bank, in partnership with Visualflow Media, has trained 17 journalists on Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) and sustainable reporting, in a move to strengthen climate communication and bridge Nigeria’s environmental knowledge gap. The two-day …

India to oppose World Bank aid to Pakistan over misuse of funds for arms and military

synopsis India plans to oppose the World Bank’s $20 billion funding to Pakistan, citing past misuse of international aid for military purposes instead of development. India will oppose a proposed $20 billion World Bank funding package for Pakistan next …

India to advocate Pakistan’s re-listing on FATF grey list, oppose world bank funding

India is set to make a strong push during the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary meeting to place Pakistan back on its ‘Grey List’ of “Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring. Top sources said India will also voice its opposition to a …

India to push FATF, World Bank, IMF to take positions in Pakistan conflict

India is set to push the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global financial crime watchdog, to add arch-rival Pakistan back to its “grey list” and oppose upcoming World Bank funding to Islamabad. The neighbors with nuclear weapons have fought the worst …

India to build strong case to put Pak in FATF ‘grey list’, block World Bank fund

New Delhi, May 23 (PTI) India will highlight Pakistan's persistent support for terrorism and its funnelling of multilateral funds for arms procurement to build a strong case for reinstating Islamabad on the global money laundering and terror financing …

The Tranel Financial Group Expands Its Influence in the Chicago Retirement Planning Landscape

Tranel Financial Group expands services to help more Chicago-area residents achieve financial confidence and retirement readiness. LIBERTYVILLE, IL, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With a deep-rooted commitment to personalized …

The Tranel Financial Group Brings Trusted Financial Guidance to Milwaukee

The Tranel Financial Group now offers expert fiduciary financial planning to Milwaukee-area families, helping them build wealth and peace of mind. LIBERTYVILLE, IL, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tranel Financial Group, a …

Artist SupaNova Slom Drops His New Single 'M.R.E (Meditate Radiate Elevate)'  Featuring Londrell, Lalah Delia & Elle E.D

FAIRFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Popular international recording artist SupaNova Slom has released his newest track "M.R.E (Meditate Radiate Elevate)," featuring Londrell, Lalah Delia, and Elle E.D. …

New Insights Released on Evolving Role of Real Estate Agents in the Age of Algorithms

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a rapidly evolving marketplace where algorithms rule search engines and AI chatbots dominate first impressions, the question real estate professionals must ask themselves is …

Congressional Breakfast: Peace and Cooperation Unites Global Leaders to Champion Moral Leadership and Peacebuilding

Peace and Cooperation emerged as a vital high-level forum convening key voices in international politics WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises— …

Goodman & Nekvasil, P.A. Announces a $133,835 FINRA Arbitration Award Against Lifemark Securities Corp.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Goodman & Nekvasil, P.A., announces they have won a FINRA arbitration award against Lifemark Securities Corp. on behalf of a Herkimer, NY optometrist and his wife. Amir …

Sedona International Film Festival Considers Move to Cultural Park for New Sedona Cinema Arts Center

Sedona Film Festival may move to Cultural Park to build new Sedona Cinema Arts Center and expand its year-round programming. SEDONA , AZ, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF) is …

Secro – the Trade Workflow Digitalization Platform - Raises Oversubscribed Series A

Secro Delivers AI-Enabled, Global Trade Finance Infrastructure across $20 Trillion Trade Market CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secro, the foundational, AI-enabled platform for global trade finance replacing …

DiaGen Ai Inc. Announces JV with Contango Labs to Launch its First Decentralized Drug Discovery Miner on Bittensor $TAO

DiaGen Ai Inc., Announces Partnership with Contango Labs and Provides Update and Upsizing of its Seed Unit Financing VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DiaGen Ai Inc., Announces Partnership with Contango Labs Launching its …

Tom Sawyer Software Releases Major Update to Tom Sawyer Explorations

Enhancing Flexibility and Clarity in Graph Analysis BERKELEY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tom Sawyer Software, the leader in graph and data visualization technology, today announced a new release of Tom Sawyer …

Payroll Service Companies Streamline Operations for Montana’s SMB Sector

Payroll service companies streamline compliance, accuracy, and efficiency for Montana’s small businesses. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s evolving business environment, payroll service providers are …

Colorado Businesses Embrace Payroll Service Companies for Enhanced Efficiency and Compliance

Colorado businesses boost efficiency with payroll service companies for secure, scalable solutions. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the evolving landscape of business operations, Colorado enterprises are …

Advanced Green Insulation Celebrates 13 Years of Excellence in Energy-Efficient Solutions

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an industry where progress often happens behind walls—quite literally—few companies have shaped the built environment of New England over the past decade quite like Advanced Green …

Slingr launches IntelliParse.ai: Converting document chaos into workflow-ready data

Slingr launches IntelliParse.ai: Converting document chaos into workflow-ready data MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Slingr, an enterprise software developer based in Florida, has launched IntelliParse, an AI agent …

Helios & Partners Adds Cybersecurity Platform Cyberbay to Investment Portfolio

Helios & Partners announced it has added Cyberbay, a global cybersecurity platform, to its investment portfolio. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Helios & Partners today announced it has added Cyberbay, …

Mainstreaming Women's Health in Congress with the First-Ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day

First-ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day includes Congressional Briefing with Experts Highlighting Gaps and Opportunities to Advance the Health of Women WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 21st, Women’s …

Payroll Service Providers See Surge as Wyoming Firms Face Compliance Demands

Wyoming businesses streamline compliance and reduce costs by partnering with trusted payroll service providers. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Businesses throughout Wyoming are increasingly seeking expert payroll …

Payroll Service Companies Boost Operational Success for Florida’s Growing SMB Sector

Payroll service companies deliver secure, cost-effective payroll solutions for Florida’s SMBs. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As payroll management becomes increasingly complex, services supporting Florida's …

David Lerner Associates Fined $1M: Energy 11 & 12 Investor Losses Investigated by Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A.

Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A. continues investigating investor losses after David Lerner Associates was fined $1M for unsuitable Energy 11 & 12 investment sales. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National …

QuickMechs Expands – Smarter, Faster Auto Service App

QuickMechs launches interest-free car repairs with instant bookings, full payments for mechanics, and real-time updates for drivers. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- QuickMechs, the growing auto-tech platform, is …