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In the United States, the strength of the economy and expensive oil cause a new surge in rates

The yield on ten-year US Treasury bonds reached 5.1%, the highest since July 2007. Inflation, growth, and the still high price of oil support the scenario of a continued increase in the Federal Reserve's key interest rates.

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In the United States, the strength of the economy and expensive oil cause a new surge in rates

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NADF Moves to Fill Agriculture Finance Gap

James Emejo in Abuja National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) said it was prepared to assume a more prominent role in mobilising and structuring funding for the agricultural sector.

  • NADF aims to expand financing options for agriculture.
  • Collaboration with licensed non-interest institutions proposed.
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