The World Bank is expected to approve a $500 million loan for Nigeria on Friday as part of efforts to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises …
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SARS to Track South Africans’ Foreign Properties Under New Global Tax Deal
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminSouth Africa’s tax authority, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), is set to gain unprecedented access to information about offshore properties owned by South African taxpayers. This development follows a …
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ClimateDevelopmentEnergyGOVERNMENTInternational AffairsSouth Africa
UK Considers Extending $1 Billion Debt Guarantee to Support South Africa’s Green Energy Transition
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminThe United Kingdom may extend a $1 billion (about R17 billion) debt guarantee to South Africa as part of efforts to help the country shift to cleaner energy. The guarantee, …
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BusinessEconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTInternational AffairsMarkets
Nigeria Returns to Global Market with $2.25bn Eurobond, Draws $9.1bn Investor Demand Despite US Tension
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully returned to the international capital market with a $2.25 billion Eurobond issuance, attracting an impressive $9.1 billion in investor orders despite global uncertainty …
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AviationEconomyGOVERNMENTInternational AffairsLabourTransportation
Over 8,000 U.S. Flights Delayed as Government Shutdown Deepens Air Traffic Control Crisis
More than 8,000 flights were delayed across the United States on Sunday as the shortage of air traffic controllers worsened amid the ongoing Federal Government shutdown, now in its 26th …
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CorruptionInternational AffairsJustice
France’s ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy jailed over Libya campaign funding scandal
France’s former president, Nicolas Sarkozy, has been sent to prison after being found guilty of seeking illegal campaign funding from the late Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, marking the first time …
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DemocracyDiplomacyGovernanceInternational AffairsPoliticsWestern Africa
ECOWAS Appoints Osinbajo to Lead Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), as the Head of its Election Observation Mission for the forthcoming …
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BusinessInternational AffairsMarketsMediaNigeria
Nigerian Marketer Anietie Udoh Appointed Juror for 2025 International ECHO Awards
Nigerian marketing professional Anietie Udoh, who currently serves as Divisional Director of Marketing at Marketing Edge magazine, has been appointed as a juror for the prestigious 2025 International ECHO Awards. …
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African DevelopmentDebt Management,EconomyGovernanceInternational AffairsKenyaPublic Finance
Kenya to Rely More on Domestic Borrowing as Public Debt Hits KSh 11.8 Trillion
Kenya has announced that it will raise almost two-thirds of its net borrowing for 2025 from the domestic market, as the government seeks to manage its rising debt and reduce …
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EconomyEnergyGOVERNMENTInternational AffairsMiddle eastOil & GasPolicies
Nigeria’s Bonny Light Crude Rises to $67 as Global Oil Prices React to Middle East Tensions
international market, up from $65, after news broke of Israel’s surprise strike on Hamas targets in Qatar. The development, which rattled the oil market, immediately triggered fears of supply disruption …