{"id":145651,"date":"2022-02-08T05:52:05","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T04:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=145651"},"modified":"2022-02-08T05:52:05","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T04:52:05","slug":"imf-nigerias-capacity-to-repay-our-loan-is-adequate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2022\/02\/08\/imf-nigerias-capacity-to-repay-our-loan-is-adequate\/","title":{"rendered":"IMF: Nigeria&#8217;s capacity to repay our loan is adequate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Nigeria has adequate capacity to repay its loan.<\/p>\n<p>This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> executive board of the Washington-based institution following the conclusion of its 2021 article IV consultation with Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nigeria received a $3.4 billion facility from the IMF in April 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The IMF board commended the proactive approach of Nigeria\u2019s authorities to contain the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2022\/02\/07\/honduran-president-castro-tests-positive-for-covid-19\/\">COVID-19<\/a> pandemic and its economic impacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It, however, said the country\u2019s outlook remains subject to significant risks, including from the pandemic trajectory, oil price uncertainty, and security challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cDirectors noted that Nigeria\u2019s capacity to repay the Fund is adequate. They encouraged addressing data gaps to allow timely and clear assessments of reserve adequacy,\u201d the statement reads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The directors emphasised the need for major reforms in the fiscal, exchange rate, trade, and governance areas to lift long-term, inclusive growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cDirectors highlighted the urgency of fiscal consolidation to create policy space and reduce debt sustainability risks. In this regard, they called for significant domestic revenue mobilisation, including by further increasing the value-added tax rate, improving tax compliance, and rationalising tax incentives,\u201d the statement reads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cDirectors also urged the removal of untargeted fuel subsidies with compensatory measures for the poor and transparent use of saved resources. They stressed the importance of further strengthening social safety nets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cDirectors welcomed the removal of the official exchange rate and recommended further measures towards a unified and market-clearing exchange rate to help strengthen Nigeria\u2019s external position, taking advantage of the current favourable conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThey noted that exchange rate reforms should be accompanied by macroeconomic policies to contain inflation, structural reforms to improve transparency and governance, and clear communications regarding exchange rate policy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The directors recommended that Nigeria strengthen its monetary operational framework over the medium term \u2014 focusing on price stability \u2014 and scaling back the central bank\u2019s quasi-fiscal operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They also welcomed the resilience of the banking sector and the planned expiration of pandemic-related support measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Speaking on the newly launched eNaira, the IMF directors said that it could help foster financial inclusion and improve the delivery of social assistance, but noted the importance of closely monitoring its associated risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They also encouraged further efforts to address deficiencies in the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML\/CFT) framework.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cDirectors emphasised the need for bold reforms in the trade regime and agricultural sector, as well as investments, to promote diversification and job-rich growth and harness the gains from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement,\u201d the statement adds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cImprovement in transparency and governance are also crucial for strengthening business confidence and public trust. 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