Day: September 13, 2024

Market Buying and Selling Rates; Liberian Dollars per US Dollar

SEPTEMBER 6 – SEPTEMBER 12, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 These are indicative rates based on results of daily surveys of foreign exchange market in Monrovia and selected cities of Liberia. These rates are collected from the Central Bank, Commercial Banks, Parallel Market and the License Forex Bureau. The rates are not set by the Central Bank of Liberia. …

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PERSPECTIVE: Empowering the Next Generation: The Key to a Thriving Democracy

By: Frantz Sawyer, Founder/Executive Director, The Amos Claudius Sawyer Foundation As we approach the International Day of Democracy on 15 September, it’s crucial to reflect on the role of the next generation in shaping the future of democratic governance. This year & # 39s theme, & quot; Empowering the Next Generation, & quot; resonates deeply …

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Dangote calls on African business leaders to drive continent’s transformation

IPNEWS: The President and Chief Executive of the Pan-African conglomerate, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called on African business leaders to take the lead in transforming the continent. Speaking at the just concluded African Renaissance Retreat held in Kigali, Rwanda, Dangote pointed out that despite significant challenges besetting Africa, its youthful population and abundant resources, …

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ECEDEAS Officially Launches The Activities Of Its Regional Fund For Stabilization And Development (FRSD) In Benin

IPNEWS: Under the coordination of His Excia Damtien TCHINTCHIBIDJA, Vice-Chairman of the ECOWAS Commission, the ECOWAS Regional Fund for Stabilization and Development is an initiative supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), aimed at promoting socio-economic stabilization and recovery in vulnerable communities in the ECOWAS region. The launch of the …

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Liberia Guarantees Genuine Private Sector Investment Ahead of Single Currency

IPNEWS: Liberia Vice President Jerimiah K. Koung, says Liberia remains keen on growing its private sector and the creation of jobs for its people, especially the youth. Speaking at the 17th Annual Banking and Finance Conference, Vice President Koung stated that Liberia is eager to strengthen existing economic relations with Nigeria, particularly through trade and …

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Liberia Drops In Global Poverty Rating-World Bank Economic Update

IPNEWS: A recent World Bank Economic Update has offered a glimmer of hope for Liberia, revealing a significant reduction in the national poverty rate from 63% in 2020 to 59.7% in 2023. This marked improvement has been attributed to a gradual recovery in economic activities, despite ongoing global financial challenges. According to the report, the …

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INL Donates Assorted Supplies to LACC

IPNEWS: The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) has provided a significant boost to the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) by donating much-needed stationery and office supplies. This gesture, aimed at enhancing the operational effectiveness of the LACC, was made during a ceremony at the Commission’s headquarters on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The donation was …

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CDC Chairman Augustine Janga Kowo, Ibrahim Demsper Engulf In Serious Land Dispute

IPNEWS: Augustine Janga Kowo, the chairman of Liberia’s opposition party, the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), has made a powerful appeal to the Civil Law Court, urging them to accelerate the review of a critical petition concerning a land dispute with property owner Ibrahim Demsper. This piece of land is notably significant as it serves …

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