EU Parliament gives a nod to pave way for Lagarde to become next ECB president
Christine Lagarde The nod from EU lawmakers paves the way for Lagarde to take up the post with the European Central Bank in November. Once formally confirmed, she will…
Replacing Lagarde: There’s a strong urge among European countries to come with one candidate, official says
The EU wants to have an agreed European candidate to replace Christine Lagarde at the helm of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a senior EU official on Monday said….
Lagarde becomes new Head of ECB after marathon summit by EU leaders
European Union leaders agreed on Tuesday to name France’s Christine Lagarde as the new head of the European Central Bank and sealed a deal on filling the EU’s other top…
IMF raises concern over giant tech firms’ dominance in mobile payments
International Monetary Fund, IMF, Managing Director, Christine Lagarde has warned that the increasing presence of technology giants using big data and artificial intelligence could cause a significant disruption to the…
Lagarde says China’s Belt and Road infrastructure programme should only go where debt is sustainable
IMF MD, Christine Lagarde China’s massive Belt and Road infrastructure program should only go where it is needed and where the debt it generates can be sustained, International Monetary Fund…
Disregard Unproductive Advice – Oil Unions Urge Buhari
Workers in the oil and gas sector on Sunday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to shun any counsel that would destabilise or cause chaos in the economy. The Nigeria Union of…
World Debt Record Hit $184trn in 2017, US, China, Japan Top Borrowers List– IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says world debt has hit an all-time high record of $184 trillion, an upward review from the $182 trillion it reported the week…
Stable exchange rate best choice for Nigeria – Emefiele
Godwin Emefiele, CBN Gov. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, says maintaining stable exchange rate to avoid depreciation of the Naira is better than…