Zambia is positioning itself as a major player in the global race for energy transition minerals, as international demand for graphite, lithium, rare earth elements, and columbite-tantalite is expected to …
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Malaysia Drops HVGT, Shifts to Luxury Sales Tax in Revised Fiscal Plan
Malaysia has shelved plans to implement the High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT), but elements of the policy have been integrated into a revised sales tax framework, according to Prime Minister Anwar …
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Turkish Stock Market Closes Lower Amid High Trading Volume
The Turkish stock market ended Tuesday’s trading session in the red, as the country’s main index, the BIST 100, fell by 0.52% to close at 10,487.25 points. This drop came …
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Business and EconomyDevelopmentDiasporaHousingReal Estate
FMBN Offers Mortgage Loan to Nigerians in Diaspora
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has introduced a special mortgage loan for Nigerians living abroad. The new product, called the Diaspora Mortgage Loan, was officially launched by the …
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Business and EconomyDevelopmentGovernanceMaritimeTrade and Commerce
Maritime Trade Tops Agenda at ICC Nigeria’s 26th AGM
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Nigeria has announced that it will hold its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 31st July 2025, in Lagos. This year’s event will …
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NERC Reports N70bn Unpaid Electricity Bills in Nigeria
Electricity consumers across Nigeria failed to pay a total of N70.25 billion in May 2025, according to the latest commercial performance report released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). …
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FCMB Grows Half-Year Profit to N73.4bn in 2025
FCMB Group Plc has announced a strong financial performance for the half-year period ended June 30, 2025, showing major growth in revenue, profit, and customer deposits, despite some challenges in …
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Banks to File N25m Transaction Reports Monthly from 2026
From January 2026, banks, insurance companies, stockbrokers, and other financial institutions in Nigeria will start submitting detailed monthly reports of large transactions to the tax authorities, following a new tax …
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US Tariffs, Economic Signals Shake Global Markets
Global financial markets started the new week in a cautious mood as investors prepare for a series of important economic reports from the United States and the rollout of new …
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Tanzania Seeks Belarus Support to Boost Local Drug Production
Tanzania has shown strong interest in working with Belarus to improve its pharmaceutical industry and reduce its reliance on imported medicines. This was made known by the Prime Minister of …