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Peter Obi Urges Commonwealth To Empower Small Businesses
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has called on the Commonwealth nations to prioritize the empowerment of small businesses, emphasizing that the move would pave the way for sustainable development across countries. He made the made call while addressing leaders
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The GBP/JPY cross is caught in a tight trading range beneath the 183.00 level as financial markets remain on edge ahead of pivotal central bank meetings this week. With the Bank of England (BoE) expected to hike interest rates, while the Bank
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In a move set to catalyze Mozambique’s economic resurgence and foster sustainable development, the African Development Fund (ADF) has greenlit a grant of nearly $20 million. The funds are earmarked to breathe life into Mozambique’s Economic Acceleration and Governance Support Programme, a
WEMA Bank, FG Partner To Empower 2 Million Youths, 1 Million MSMEs Nationwide
WEMA Bank and the Office of the Vice President have unveiled plans to launch the FGN/ALAT Digital Skill-Novation Programme, set to impact 2 million youths and empower 1 million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria. During a courtesy visit to
Tinubu, Ramaphosa Seek Economic Reforms, Stronger Ties
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held extensive discussions in New York City on Monday, in a bid to bolster economic ties and advocate for reforms within international finance institutions. The high-level meeting took place ahead of
IFAD President Warns About Climate Crisis On Hunger, Poverty
Alvaro Lario, the President of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), delivered a stark warning to the global community regarding the dire and irreversible consequences of the climate crisis on hunger and poverty. As world leaders convene in New York
LCCI Urges CBN To Pause Interest Rates As Inflation Hits 25.80%
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called upon the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to hit the brakes on interest rate hikes. Dr. Chinyere Almona, Director-General of LCCI, emphasized the need for immediate action to alleviate supply-side pressures that
Oil Prices Teeter On Brink As Saudi Energy Minister’s Speech Looms
In a nail-biting trading session today, oil prices hung in the balance after surging to a new yearly high. The global oil market, already on edge from recent surprise announcements by Russia and Saudi Arabia, now eagerly awaits any remarks from Saudi
Global Investors Brace For Central Bank Showdown: Dollar Weakens, Gold Shines
In a week marked by pivotal central bank meetings, global financial markets remain relatively calm as investors prepare for key policy decisions. The US Dollar Index slips after nine weeks of gains, while gold shines amidst receding US yields. As the week
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