Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like
The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.
2023-07-17 08:15
South Africa’s Eskom Downgrades Power Cuts to Stage 2
South Africa’s state power utility, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., has downgraded power cuts due to improvements in storage
2023-07-16 20:22
Yellen Hopes to Build on US-China Thaw at India G-20 Gathering
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she’s eager to build on recent improvements in US-China relations as finance
2023-07-16 12:46
How Guinness World Record mania has gripped Nigeria
Nigerians have inundated Guinness World Record with requests to ratify their attempts in the past two months.
2023-07-16 07:53
China’s Economy Is Struggling to Gain Traction: Eco Week Ahead
China is likely to report rapid economic expansion for the second quarter, although underlying figures will reveal a
2023-07-16 04:17
Putin discusses grain deal, BRICs summit with S.Africa's Ramaphosa
By Mark Trevelyan (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in which
2023-07-15 21:16
War, Debt Distress, Inflation: G-20 Finance Chiefs Spar in India
The finance and central bank chiefs of the world’s largest economies will debate the risks of Russia’s prolonged
2023-07-15 10:53
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu declares state of emergency over food
The president plans to provide protection to farmers targeted by notorious kidnapping gangs.
2023-07-15 01:27
Nigeria Declares a State of Emergency as Food Prices Surge
Nigeria declared a state of emergency that will allow the government to take exceptional steps to improve food
2023-07-14 23:53
UAE Suspends Gold Refinery Over Owners’ Alleged Laundering Links
The United Arab Emirates suspended the accreditation of one its biggest gold refineries over concerns that its owners
2023-07-14 19:52
Scholz Backs Germany’s Return to Tight Government Spending
Chancellor Olaf Scholz backed plans to revive Germany’s tradition of tight government spending, despite mounting demands to modernize
2023-07-14 18:55
Nigeria Files Charges Against Ousted Central Bank Governor
Nigeria charged suspended Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele shortly after a court in the West African nation ruled
2023-07-14 18:45