LAGOS AUGUST 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-While many African countries have turned to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial support at different points, three countries stand out for never having drawn financial assistance from the institution. Botswana IMF membership: 1968 Botswana is one of the few African countries that has never received financial assistance from the IMF….
LAGOS AUGUST 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-China, Africa’s largest bilateral lender, waived debt owed by 17 countries in the continent for 23 interest-free loans that were due in 2021. The context of the latest relief reinforces China’s intention for Africa to consider the Asian power its preferred long-term development partner, especially “in the face of the various forms…
LAGOS JANUARY 31ST (NEWSRANGRS)-US President Donald Trump has imposed an immigrant visa ban on Nigeria and six other countries, earlier confirming media reports on the policy. Immigrant visas are issued to those who want to relocate to the US. It also leads to the issuance of permanent residency. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that…
LAGOS JANUARY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-The Trump administration is planning to add seven countries – Belarus, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania – to its travel ban list, U.S. media reports said on Tuesday. Some countries will face bans only on some visa categories, the Wall Street Journal reported. The list of countries was not final…
