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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Zimbabwean authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on a 10-month Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) designed to lock in recent macroeconomic stabilisation gains, reinforce policy credibility, and support Zimbabwe’s re-engagement efforts toward clearing arrears and restructuring external debt.The agreement was announced at the conclusion of an IMF staff visit to Harare from January 28 to February 6, 2026, led by Mr. Wojciech Maliszewski. The proposed SMP is subject to IMF Management approval and aligns with the authorities’ National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2).

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February 6, 2026 Full Clip Media

IMF and Zimbabwe Reach Staff-Level Agreement on 10-Month Staff-Monitored Program

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Zimbabwean authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on a 10-month Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) designed

The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced significant enforcement gains and revenue performance, with seizures valued at over ₦2.7 billion and annual collections exceeding the 2025 target by more than ₦13.1 billion.

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February 6, 2026 Full Clip Media

Oyo/Osun Customs Surpasses Revenue Goals with ₦2.7 Billion in Strategic Seizures

The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a massive win for national fiscal policy, revealing

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February 4, 2026 Full Clip Media

Federal Government Proposes N3.6tn Deduction from Federation Account to Fund Electricity Subsidies

The Federal Government of Nigeria has proposed a major fiscal shift, deducting a total of N3.6 trillion from the Federation

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February 3, 2026 Full Clip Media

Burkina Faso Posts Record 94 Tonnes Gold Output in 2025 Amid Mining Reforms and Energy Gains

Burkina Faso achieved historic highs in its mining and energy sectors during 2025, with national gold production surging to a