UK Economy Shows Unexpected Growth in Q4 2024, But Outlook for 2025 Remains Sluggish
The UK economy surprised many by growing 0.1% in the final quarter of 2024, defying expectations of a 0.1% contraction.…
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Modi Brings Tariff Concessions and Strategic Offers to Trump Amid Trade Tensions
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for an important meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, where he hopes to…
European Stocks Hit Record Highs; Siemens Soars While FTSE 100 Falls
European stock markets continued their upward trajectory on Thursday, buoyed by strong corporate earnings and economic data. The Stoxx 600…
Nigeria Becomes Afreximbank’s Largest Beneficiary with $52 Billion Disbursement
Nigeria has emerged as the largest beneficiary of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) with a cumulative disbursement of approximately $52…
GHS 1.3bn Embezzlement Scandal at NPA Triggers Calls for Petroleum Tax Cuts in Ghana
The recent GHS 1.3 billion embezzlement scandal at the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has intensified calls for a reduction in…
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 challenges. In…
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 opportunity to transform its…
China’s Chipmaking Equipment Purchases Set to Decline Amid Sanctions and Overcapacity Concerns
China’s chipmaking equipment purchases, which had seen consistent growth for the past three years, are expected to decline in 2025,…
Vietnam to Raise 2025 GDP Growth Target to 8% Amid Global Trade Risks and U.S. Tariffs
Vietnam is set to revise its 2025 GDP growth target upwards, now aiming for at least 8% compared to the…
Trump’s Trade Advisers Finalize Plans for Reciprocal Tariffs Amid Growing Trade War Concerns
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade advisers are in the final stages of preparing reciprocal tariffs, which could soon be…
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 U.S. tariffs and…
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Imports to Boost U.S. Manufacturing
President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports into the United States,…
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 the apps were…
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, focusing on potential anti-competitive practices related…
Uganda’s Economic Outlook Remains Positive Amid Challenges and Global Uncertainty
Uganda’s economy has shown consistent growth in recent years, with 2023 marking a 5.0% increase in GDP. After a dip…
Ghana’s IMF Talks Focus on Tax Cuts, Energy Debt, and Fiscal Reforms for 2025 Budget
The ongoing discussions between the Ghanaian government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), running from February 10 to February 14,…
Elon Musk Makes $97.4 Billion Bid for OpenAI, Rejected by CEO Sam Altman
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, made a bold bid of $97.4 billion to gain control of OpenAI, the organization…
US-China Tariff Dispute Threatens to Worsen Nigeria’s Trade Deficit with China
The ongoing tariff war between the United States and China is predicted to negatively impact the Nigerian economy, particularly worsening…
African Startups Raise $289M in January 2025, Marking a Strong Funding Rebound
In January 2025, African startups raised an impressive $289 million, representing a 240% increase compared to the same period in…
Paris AI Summit Calls for Balanced Approach to Regulation as Global Leaders Gather
World leaders and technology executives gathered in Paris for the AI Action Summit on February 10-11, 2025, to discuss strategies…
Trump says tariffs coming on steel and aluminium
President Donald Trump has revealed plans to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium entering the United States.…
Ghana Government rejects GHS 2.9bn in T-Bill offers
The Ghanaian government has rejected GHS 2.9 billion in Treasury bill bids following a significant over-subscription of 40.5% during its…
Baxter: Nigeria-UK Trade Now £7.5bn, Bilateral Trade Priority for Both Countries
The trade volume between Nigeria and the United Kingdom has soared to £7.5 billion, as revealed by Jonny Baxter, the…
IBM Shifts African Operations to MIBB, Exiting Key Markets in Nigeria and Ghana
IBM, the American tech giant, is reportedly set to exit Nigeria, Ghana, and other significant African markets. This shift in…
Mahama Nominates Thomas Nyarko Ampem as Deputy Finance Minister-GHANA
In a significant move to strengthen the country’s economic management, President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Thomas Nyarko Ampem, the…
Ghana National Gas Company Faces Growing Debt Crisis Amid VRA Payment Struggles
The Ghana National Gas Company Limited (GNGLC) is grappling with a deepening financial crisis, largely stemming from the inability of…
Report: GenAI Flaws Could Negatively Impact Organisation’s Cybersecurity Strategies
A recent report by Sophos, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, highlights both the potential and the risks of Generative Artificial…
Trump’s Tariffs and Shale Oil Boom Pose Risks to Naira’s Recovery
Donald Trump’s imposition of strategic tariffs on imports from key trade partners, including China, Canada, and Mexico, is expected to…
U.S. Bill Could Ban Deepseek Over Security Concerns”
A new bill proposed by Republican Senator Josh Hawley aims to ban technology developed in China, such as the Chinese…
Nigerian Immigration to launch contactless passport solution in Europe on February 7
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) is set to introduce a contactless passport application solution in Europe, with the United Kingdom…