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World Bank names Dangote member private sector investment Lab

The World Bank Group said it has added Aliko Dangote, President/CEO, Dangote Group, and others, as new members of the private sector investment Lab, focused on job creation. The World Bank Group on Wednesday announced the launch of the next phase of …

South Africa will lag growth recovery in rest of Africa in 2025 – World Bank

The World Bank expects growth in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as South Africa, to rise in 2025 and further accelerate to 2027. But it is also warning of several downside risks, including restrictive trade policies and the prospect of tepid growth among …

$250 million World Bank loan to finance 3 electricity projects

The World Bank has granted Lebanon a $250 million loan to alleviate persistent power cuts. The government said it received preliminary approval to increase a World Bank reconstruction loan to $400 million from $250 million. The loan is part of a $1 billion …

30 years pass since World Bank's first loan to Azerbaijan

It has been 30 years since the World Bank allocated its first loan to Azerbaijan, APA-Economics reports citing the Bank. It was noted that the World Bank’s Oil Sector Technical Assistance Project funded advisory services to promote foreign investment in …

World Bank to help Ghana provide jobs for over 500,000 young people

By Morkporkpor Anku Accra, April 24, GNA – The World Bank has committed to supporting Ghana in tackling its youth unemployment challenge. This would be by backing a new Growth and Jobs Strategy aimed at creating opportunities for over 500,000 young people …

World Bank cuts Romania's economic growth outlook to 1.3% in 2025 and 1.9% in 2026

The World Bank (WB) revised downward its outlook for Romania's economic growth in 2025-2026 as part of a broader deterioration in the region's economic prospects, under the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Economic Update published on April 23. …

Africa’s trade, economic growth lies in AfCFTA – World Bank

By Francis Ntow Washington, DC (USA), April 24, GNA – The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a significant opportunity for trade growth and economic development in Africa, says, the World Bank, amid recent trade tensions. It has, …

World Bank forecasts moderate growth for MENA economies in '25

WASHINGTON: Growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is forecast to moderately accelerate in 2025 amidst uncertainty, according to the World Bank's latest Middle East and North Africa Economic Update released on Wednesday. The region is …

Job Creation: World Bank Inaugurates Private Sector Investment Lab

News Investigators/ The World Bank Group has inaugurated private sector investment Lab with expanded membership which focuses on job creation. The World Bank Group President, Ajay Banga said this at the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF)/ …

Lebanon secures $250m World Bank loan to tackle power crisis

Lebanon has been granted a $250 million loan from the world bank to address the electricity issue in the country, a finance ministry statement said on Thursday. [Getty] The World Bank has granted Lebanon a $250 million loan aimed at helping alleviate …

Lebanon gets $250 million World Bank loan to ease electricity crisis

Central Asia to remain fastest-growing subregion with 4.7% growth in 2025-2026, says World Bank

Central Asia to remain fastest-growing subregion with 4.7% growth in 2025-2026, says World Bank Economic growth in Europe and Central Asia's developing economies is projected to slow to 2.5% in 2025–2026, according to the World Bank’s latest Economic …

Ghana and World Bank Forge Jobs Pact Amid Rising African Debt Concerns

The World Bank has pledged support for Ghana’s new strategy to address youth unemployment, targeting over 500,000 young people entering the labor market annually, as the West African nation grapples with broader economic pressures linked to rising debt …

World Bank Group expands members, priorities for Private Sector Investment Lab

The World Bank Group has launched the next phase of its Private Sector Investment Lab, which will include an expanded membership of industry leaders with experience in generating jobs in developing economies. The Private Sector Investment Lab has been …

World Bank downgrades economic forecast for Angola to 2.7 percent growth

As for Angola, the World Bank now predicts that the second largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa will grow by just 2.7 percent, when in October 2024 it predicted an expansion of 2.9 percent, and is also making a strong review of inflation, whose …

Shmyhal meets with World Bank representative to discuss next year's financing

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held discussions with Anna Bjerde, the Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank, focusing on the implementation of existing programs, the launch of new projects, and raising funding for the upcoming year. …

From Doing Business to B-READY: World Bank’s new rankings represent a rebrand, not a revamp

In 2021, the World Bank shut down one of its flagship projects: the Doing Business index, a global ranking system that measured how easy it was to start and run a business in 190 countries. It followed an independent investigation that found World Bank …

Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economy Rebounds While Poverty Persists, World Bank Reports

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is recovering, with growth projected to reach 3.5% in 2025 and accelerate to 4.3% by 2026-2027, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse report. While stabilizing inflation and renewed private investment are driving …

World Bank Warns on Brazil’s Fiscal Risks as Growth Outlook Dims

The World Bank, during its spring meetings in Washington, cut Brazil’s 2025 growth forecast from 2.2% to 1.8%. The institution also lowered the outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean to 2.1%, down from 2.5%. These changes reflect mounting global …

Global Treasury Hunt For The Best Cannabis for Product Development Unearths Caches across Two Continents

Pharmaceutical and CPG companies now have a reliable product source to develop consumer products BRUNSWICK, ME, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced plans to license …

GUIDE TO ROTH CONVERSIONS

GET A ROTH ANALYSIS FIRST MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For individuals contemplating whether to convert their traditional IRAs, 401(k)s, and other tax-qualified retirement plans to a Roth IRA, Retirement Tax …

Food prices matter most: sensitive household inflation expectations

By Nikoleta Anesti, Vania Esady and Matthew Naylor We construct a novel data set to investigate the sensitivity of household inflation expectations to personal experienced inflation, testing whether households weigh price changes differently across items …

XRP News: Crypto Analysts Predict $XDX Presale Sellout Within 10 Days as Over 20% Fills in First 24 Hours

SYDNEY, Australia, April 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XenDex team has announced that its token presale has been filled by more than 20%, just barely 24 hours after the opening presale event. The crypto community is buzzing, and XenDex is at the center of …

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SINGAPORE, April 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With Bitcoin's price fluctuating below $100,000, many analysts predict a prolonged period of high volatility in the crypto market. Holding spot positions may struggle to generate short-term profits in such …

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SALT LAKE CITY, 26 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Financial Data Exchange (« FDX ») a le plaisir d’annoncer que l’utilisation d’API normalisées pour permettre un partage de données sécurisé et autorisé continue de croître. Selon une enquête récente, …

Best Online Casinos UK 2025: JACKBIT Rated As Top UK Casino Site

LARNACA, Cyprus, April 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The UK online gambling scene is thriving in 2025, with players seeking platforms that offer security, variety, and fast payouts. Amidst a sea of options, JACKBIT Casino stands out as the best online …

iLending Appoints Cedric Moore as Director of Lender Relations to Strengthen Credit Union Partnership

iLending Appoints Cedric Moore as Director of Lender Relations to Strengthen Credit Union Partnerships Amidst $1.7 Trillion Auto Refinance Opportunity ENGLEWOOD, CO, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iLending, a national leader …

Accounting Expert Martha Barrantes Shares Essential Tax Tips for Businesses Navigating LATAM Markets

Martha Barrantes shares essential tax tips to help businesses succeed in LATAM's complex and evolving financial landscape. SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As businesses continue expanding into Latin America (LATAM …

XRP News: XenDex Community Rises in Thousands as XRP Investors Race to Secure Remaining Presale Tokens

SYDNEY, April 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The momentum behind XenDex is nothing short of electric. As the first all-in-one decentralized exchange (DEX) on the XRP Ledger offering AI-powered copy trading, non-custodial lending and borrowing, and cross- …

Four-Part Mini-Summit Offered to Launch Accounting MOVE 2025

Discover actionable strategies to improve talent management and organizational growth and earn free CPE live or on-demand. HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Accounting MOVE Project is launching a timely and practical …

GWG Holdings Investor Update April 2025

Haselkorn & Thibaut offers free consultations to GWG investors affected by bankruptcy, helping pursue FINRA claims against advisors who sold these investments. PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haselkorn …

Martha Barrantes Reveals Key Financial Strategies to Maximize Growth and Profitability in LATAM

Martha Barrantes unveils financial strategies to boost growth and profitability for businesses across LATAM in 2025. SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Martha Barrantes, a distinguished financial consultant with over 25 …

The Emir of Saudi Arabia’s Hail Region Announces the Launch of the 'Hail Investment Forum' on May 17

The Emir of Saudi Arabia’s Hail Region Announces the Launch of the "Hail Investment Forum" on May 17 RIYADH, RIAYDH, SAUDI ARABIA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz, Emir of …

2025 April Edition: Reignite Your Financial Future at The IRA Café Webinar Series

The IRA Café is replaying our April webinar series—a chance to revisit key insights and get inspired to take control of your financial future. ASHEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American IRA, a leading provider of self- …

National College Resources Foundation brings over 20 HBCU Coaches to Recruit on site this weekend

Student-Athletes have the opportunity to showcase their talent and get recruited by HBCU Coaches on the spot! LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National College Resources Foundation (NCRF) hosts the HBCU …

Mindcore Technologies Wins Stevie® Award for Achievement in Customer Satisfaction at the 2025 American Business Awards®

Prestigious Honor Recognizes Mindcore’s Commitment to Excellence in Client Service and Support FAIRFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mindcore Technologies, a premier provider of cybersecurity and IT solutions, has been named …

Gary S. Williams Named to Investment News’ 2025 List of Best 5-Star Certified Financial Planners in the USA

COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Williams Asset Management, a trusted independent wealth management firm serving individuals, families, and businesses throughout the Baltimore-Washington region, proudly announces …

KlaymanToskes Investigates Losses Linked to Declining Stocks Amid Tariff Shock, Margin Calls, and Market Volatility

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law firm KlaymanToskes continues investigating on behalf of investors who suffered significant losses including margin-related losses, risky …

Spectrum Spine is proud to introduce it's new CEO, Kelly Shelton

Spectrum Spine Inc, a medical device manufacturer introducing disruptive technology in the Orthopedic and Spinal Implant space announces new CEO, Kelly Shelton. INLET BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spectrum Spine …