• Advises govt to focus on Eurobonds, others to finance deficit
•Urges CBN to maintain tight monetary policy
•FG: Impact of inflation on Nigerians painful
Emmanuel Addeh, Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja and Nume Ekeghe in Lagos
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday raised concerns over the federal government’s plan to secure up to $5 billion through a Total Return Swap (TRS) arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank, warning that such financing structures are often opaque, complex and carry significant financial risks.
