He, however, noted that there had been improvements in some areas of note.
“In low-income countries, only one in four people are able to access the internet.’’
The naira plunged into a swift freefall in the past few days until Nigerian authorities stepped in to halt its dramatic fall.
He emphasised the importance of addressing public health vulnerabilities, particularly in a country like Nigeria.
Mr Tinubu said his administration would not rest until “every agent of darkness” was rooted out of the country.
Once signed off, the IMF second tranche payout should also trigger $550 million in additional World Bank funding, Ghana’s finance ministry said.
Experts in technology and innovation say Nigeria needs stronger enforcement and improved capacity within law enforcement to deal with internet fraud.
Nipah virus can be transmitted to humans from animals.
The awards, divided into national and branch categories, were presented at the institution.
The United States, the world’s largest economy, is expected to see a drop in GDP growth from 2.5 per cent in 2023 to 1.4 per cent in 2024.
