IMF approves $3.4 billion in emergency aid for Nigeria pandemic response

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FILE PHOTO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters building is seen ahead of the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington
FILE PHOTO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters building is seen ahead of the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 8, 2019. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

April 28, 2020

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund’s said its executive board on Tuesday approved $3.4 bln in emergency financial assistance for Nigeria to support the oil exporter’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The global lender said it remained closely engaged with the Nigerian authorities and was ready to provide policy advice and further support, as needed.

(Reporting by Andrea Shalal; Editing by Sandra Maler)

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