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GNCCI Warns Ghana’s 2025 Inflation Target at Risk Due to Rising Costs and Policy…
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has raised concerns that the country's 2025 inflation…
Naira Weakens as Dollar Index Hits 2022 Lows Amid Growing Market Concerns
The Nigerian naira saw slight gains in the country’s foreign exchange market, with official rates hovering near…
OPEC Lowers Oil Demand Forecast as US Tariffs Rattle Global Markets
OPEC has revised its global oil demand growth forecast for 2025, trimming it to 1.3 million barrels per day (bpd),…
Entrepreneurs Applaud FCMB’s BEST Programme for Boosting Business Growth
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is receiving widespread praise for its recent Business Empowerment, Sustainability…
African Trade Ministers to Address Trump’s Tariff Threat
African Trade Ministers from across the continent are convening on Monday, April 14, 2025, to discuss the newly…
Banks and Manufacturers Overcome Economic Challenges to Post Impressive Profits…
Despite Nigeria's economic struggles, including high inflation, a depreciating naira, and rising interest rates,…
Trump’s Escalating Trade War with China Poses High Stakes for U.S. Economy
President Donald Trump’s trade war with China has reached a critical juncture, as rising tariffs threaten to push…
Insurance Operators Urged to Drive Reforms for National Development
Insurance sector operators have been called upon to implement significant reforms aimed at improving the…
SEC Cracks Down on Unregistered Digital and Forex Trading Platforms Under New ISA…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has announced a ban on the operation of digital asset…
Investors Cautious as NGX Sheds N440bn Amid Economic Jitters
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) faced a sharp downturn last week, with market capitalisation dropping by N440.51…
Fitch Upgrades Nigeria’s Credit Rating to Stable Amid Reforms and Economic…
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Nigeria’s credit rating to ‘B’ with a stable outlook, reflecting the country’s economic…
ISA 2025 Ushers in Bold Reforms to Transform Nigeria’s Capital Market
The newly enacted Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 has been hailed as a landmark reform that resets…
Vegetable Exporters Urge AfCFTA to Address Trade Barriers Impeding Intra-African…
The Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association of Ghana has called on the African Continental Free Trade Area…
Nigeria’s Economy Faces Strain as Global Oil Prices Drop to Four-Year Low Amid…
Global oil prices have plunged to a four-year low due to escalating US-China trade tensions and rising concerns…
US-China Trade War Could Slash Global GDP by 7%, WTO Chief Warns
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has warned that the ongoing trade war between…
Ghana Risks Losing $500M in Revenue Over Domestic Lithium Refining Plans, Warns…
Ghana faces the potential loss of up to $500 million in government revenue if it proceeds with plans to refine its…
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $82K Following Trump’s 90-Day Tariff PauseCryptos, Markets
U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a temporary 90-day pause on tariffs for most global trading…
Nigeria Needs 40% Annual Growth to Offset U.S. Tariff Impact, Economist Warns
In a recent address at the 2025 Vanguard Economic Discourse in Lagos, Dr. Yemi Kale, the Group Chief Economist at…
Nigeria Pays $407.97 Million to Service IMF Debts in Q4 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Nigeria spent $1.8 billion on servicing its external debts, with the International…
Nigeria Records $6.83bn Balance of Payments Surplus in 2024, Signaling Economic…
Nigeria’s economy is showing promising signs of recovery with a recorded balance of payments (BoP) surplus of…
Nigeria Sees Record Remittance Inflows Under Cardoso, Strengthening Economy
In 2024, remittance inflows into Nigeria reached $20.98 billion, a nine percent increase from the previous year…
Crude Oil Plunges to $60 as China Strikes Back with Steep Tariffs
Crude oil prices plunged on Wednesday, with Brent falling to $60.46 per barrel, down from $63 the previous day,…
Global Economists Condemn Trump’s Tariffs, Warning of Recession and Disruptions
Economists around the world are raising alarms about the potential consequences of President Donald Trump's…
Bond Selloff Signals Global Market Turmoil Amid U.S. Tariff Escalation
U.S. Treasuries experienced significant losses as a global market rout was sparked by the imposition of high U.S.…
Adesina Advocates for Stronger Global Partnerships to Boost African Economic…
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, emphasized the importance of fostering…
Trump Imposes 104% Tariff on China Following Failed Deadline, Intensifying Trade…
The Trump administration has escalated its trade war with China by imposing a significant 104% tariff on Chinese…
Trump’s New Tariffs Shake Global Markets, Pushing Stocks into Decline
US President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs, including a striking 104% duty on Chinese goods, took effect…
Trump’s Tariffs Threaten U.S. Economy and New York’s Future, Warns…
Senator Chuck Schumer has sharply criticized former President Donald Trump for the economic fallout caused by his…
Asia-Pacific Markets Rebound Following Previous Losses Amid Trade Tensions
Asian stock markets experienced a significant rebound on Tuesday after sharp losses in the previous session…
International payments facilitated by CBN hit $497m in February
In February 2025, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recorded a 17.2% year-on-year increase in international…