Highlighting the need for climate and development debt swaps in Nigeria

The unmanageable increase in debt over the last few years and the bad effects of climate change on Nigeria's economy for more than a decade have brought about the need for climate and development debt swaps. In this episode, we dig into the facts in one of our publications with Africa Growth Initiative titled "Debt for Climate and Development Swaps in Nigeria".

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Dig into the facts with Professor Probe- Episode 7

A nation cannot develop in the face of endemic corruption. The fight against corruption cannot be won unless the rationale (how and why) for the act of corruption is understood and intensive strategies to block those channels are implemented.

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Dig into the facts with Professor Probe - Episode 6

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses and economic activities worldwide through its capacity to mimic or replicate human-like intelligence. With the growing potential of AI, many countries are adopting various strategies to become AI-ready. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) analysis published in 2017, AI is expected to contribute about $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

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DIG INTO THE FACTS WITH PROFESSOR PROBE| Episode 5

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Did you know? African governments spent 16.5% of their revenues servicing external debt in 2021, leading to debt distress. Domestic policy and global support are needed to address the current debt crisis.

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DIG INTO THE FACTS WITH PROFESSOR PROBE| Episode 4

DID YOU KNOW? 1 in 5 out-of-school children globally is in Nigeria? Poverty, cultural practices and limited supply, including targeted kidnappings and Insurgency in recent times, have aggravated the education crisis . Accelerated Learning can help mitigate learning losses. Dig into the facts in Episode 4 of the Professor Probe Series

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