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World Bank approves $60m for Ogun rural projects

The World Bank Group, through the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, has approved $60m grant for the implementation of rural and marketing projects in Ogun State. It was learnt.

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World Bank finances Tunisia-Italy network with $12.5m

The World Bank Group (WB) has signed an agreement with Tunisia to grant the Tunisian government $12.5 million to support the electrical interconnection project with Italy. The grant funds will.

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World Bank Approves 65 Community Projects for Kogi

The World Bank has approved 65 micro projects for Kogi State Community and Social Development Agency (KSCSDA) to be executed in various local government councils in the state. The General.

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World Bank review reveals unchanged quality of policies in Africa

The average quality of policies and institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa was broadly unchanged in 2017, according to the latest review by the World Bank. This is a shift from the.

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World Bank launches $9 million infrastructure project in Somalia

The Federal Government of Somalia and the World Bank have launched the flagship infrastructure project in Somalia. The Somali Urban Resilience Project, SURP, worth $ 9 million, will be the.

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World Bank Agrees to Help Morocco Reduce Debt to 60% GDP

The new partnership agreement, set to take effect January 2019, aims to address Morocco’s health, socioeconomic, and unemployment challenges. According to Le360, the World Bank has pledged to give Morocco.

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World Bank’s IFC, Egypt sign deal to support Africa start-ups

The World Bank’s private sector arm has signed on Thursday an agreement with Egyptian government aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs and start-ups in Africa to drive innovation and economic growth..

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World Bank Sees Zambia Economic Growth at 4 Percent in 2017

Zambia’s economic growth is seen rising to 4 percent in 2017 and 4.2 percent in 2018, the World Bank said on Monday, predicting a jump in copper prices and improved.

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Tanzania Secures $225m Loan from World Bank Approves for Water Sector

The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved a $225 million loan to Tanzania to improve water supply in the African nation’s commercial capital Dar es Salaam, the bank.

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NIGERIA: NIGER DELTA MINISTRY, WORLD BANK TO COLLABORATE ON COASTAL AREAS DEVELOPMENT

  Efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the people living in the coastal communities of the Niger Delta is in sight as the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and the.

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