IMF aproves .2m disbursement, 4.3m climate facility for Burkina Faso

IMF aproves $33.2m disbursement, $124.3m climate facility for Burkina Faso

By Our Reporter OUAGADOUGOU (CONVERSEER) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of SDR 24.08 million (approximately US$33.2 million) to Burkina Faso following the completion of the fourth review of its 48-month Extended Credit Facility arrangement. This latest tranche increases total disbursements under the programme to SDR 120.4 million (about US$165.8 million)….

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NOA warns against staple food hoarding during Ramadan, Lent

NOA warns against staple food hoarding during Ramadan, Lent

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has issued a strong advisory to traders and market operators across the country against the hoarding and artificial inflation of prices of essential food items during the holy month of Ramadan and Lent. Mallam Issa-Onilu expressed concern…

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Akpabio Hails Anyim at 65…

Akpabio Hails Anyim at 65…

President of the 4th Senate, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim GCON. The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has  congratulated former President of the 4th Senate, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim GCON on his 65th birthday. In a goodwill message, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio praised his dedication…

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