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GHS 1.3bn Embezzlement Scandal at NPA Triggers Calls for Petroleum Tax Cuts in…
The recent GHS 1.3 billion embezzlement scandal at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has intensified calls…
World Bank Calls for Urgent Fiscal Reforms to Address Ghana’s Debt Crisis
The World Bank has identified a lack of budget discipline as a major factor behind Ghana’s worsening fiscal…
House of Representatives Passes Four Tax Reform Bills for Second Reading
The House of Representatives has passed four significant tax reform bills for second reading, marking an important…
Strengthening Nigeria’s Role in BRICS for Economic Growth and Investment
Nigeria's partnership with BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) is seen as a game-changing…
Nigerian Banks Progressing Towards Meeting 2026 Recapitalisation Deadline – Fitch…
Fitch Ratings has reported that Nigerian banks are on track to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN)…
Telecom Tariff Hike Sparks Backlash as NLC Calls for Boycott and Subscribers…
Telecom operators in Nigeria are facing a strong backlash after implementing a 50% tariff hike despite an ongoing…
Tinubu Hails $50M IFC Investment in Lagos Free Zone
President Bola Tinubu expressed his appreciation for the International Finance Corporation's (IFC) $50 million…
External Influences and Internal Struggles Hinder ECOWAS’ Aspirations– Prof.…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has faced significant challenges in achieving its core…
Vietnam to Raise 2025 GDP Growth Target to 8% Amid Global Trade Risks and U.S.…
Vietnam is set to revise its 2025 GDP growth target upwards, now aiming for at least 8% compared to the previous…
Trump’s Trade Advisers Finalize Plans for Reciprocal Tariffs Amid Growing…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's trade advisers are in the final stages of preparing reciprocal tariffs, which…
Foreign Portfolio Investments in Nigeria Surge 126.8% in 2024
Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs) into Nigeria's stock market saw a remarkable increase of 126.8% in 2024,…
CBN Scraps Free ATM Withdrawals, Introduces New Charges: Bank Customers Express…
In a recent move by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the institution has announced the scrapping of free ATM…
Nigeria’s Economic Reset: The Crucial Role of Data Integrity in National…
Nigeria is currently navigating an economic reset to address the persistent challenges it faces, including…
Nigeria, UAE Strengthen Aviation Ties with Amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed an amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA), aimed at…
Telecom Tariff Hike: House of Reps Demands Reversal Amid Economic Concerns
The long-awaited 50% tariff increase by Nigerian telecommunications operators has officially begun, following…
Senate Proposes N10bn for Capital Market Awareness to Boost Investor Participation
In a recent proposal, the Nigerian Senate suggested allocating N10bn to fund investor education in the capital…
Global Stocks Dip Amid U.S. Tariff Hike and Economic Outlook Concerns
Global stock markets experienced a decline on Tuesday as investors reacted to the implications of newly introduced…
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Imports to Boost U.S.…
President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports into the United…
Stabilizing Naira and Slower Price Increases Ease Business Costs in January
In January 2025, the Nigerian business environment saw a reduction in operating costs, primarily due to the…
NAICOM’s Reform Plans to Strengthen Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy
The Commissioner for Insurance and CEO of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Olusegun Omosehin,…
Dangote Refinery Set to Reach Full Capacity in 30 Days, Boosting Nigeria’s…
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, the largest in Africa, is set to operate at full capacity within the next 30 days, as…
Apple and Google Remove 20 Apps Containing Data-Stealing Malware SparkCat
Apple and Google have removed 20 apps from their respective app stores after security researchers discovered that…
France Investigates Microsoft Over Bing Search Technology and Antitrust Concerns
France's antitrust watchdog, the Autorité de la Concurrence, has launched an investigation into Microsoft,…
CBN Facilitates $5.63 Billion in International Payments Amid Economic Challenges…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) facilitated $5.63 billion in international payments during the first nine months…
CBN Reschedules February 2025 MPC Meeting Amid CPI Release Delays
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially announced a new date for its 299th Monetary Policy Committee…
Uganda’s Economic Outlook Remains Positive Amid Challenges and Global…
Uganda's economy has shown consistent growth in recent years, with 2023 marking a 5.0% increase in GDP. After a…
Ghana’s IMF Talks Focus on Tax Cuts, Energy Debt, and Fiscal Reforms for…
The ongoing discussions between the Ghanaian government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), running from…
COMAC Demands Independent Audit of Gold-for-Oil Program Amid Financial…
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC) is urging for an independent audit of the Bulk Energy Storage and…
Naira’s Strong Rally Disrupts FX Market Amid Dollar Sell-off and Reform…
The Nigerian naira has seen a notable appreciation, catching traders in the foreign exchange (FX) market…
Nigerian Stock Market Dips as Zenith Bank Leads Profit-Taking Activity
The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a mixed note, with the All-Share Index (ASI) declining by 0.04% due…