The race to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) is getting hotter as the date for the election draws near. The current president of the bank, Nigeria’s Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, …
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WTO Warns of Sharp Drop in Global Trade Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a fresh warning that global trade is facing a serious setback in 2025, with North America expected to take the biggest hit. In …
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Oil Price Crash Hits African Producers Hard, Pushes Diversification Debate
The global oil market is in crisis again. In April 2025, the price of Brent crude oil dropped by more than 20%, sinking below $70 per barrel for the first …
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Nigeria: Tinubu’s effort to resturcture the ailing oil sector
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has started major reforms in Nigeria’s oil sector, as the country continues to face serious problems like low oil production, poor financial records, and mismanagement. The …
The South African rand strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, as market uncertainty shook the greenback due to concerns about U.S. tariffs and the political situation in South Africa. …
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African financial markets are currently facing a challenging situation, influenced by both global and local factors. There is growing uncertainty in the global economy, as well as domestic political tensions …
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South Africa’s Rand Falls Slightly as Investors Worry Over Tariffs and Political Tension
South Africa’s currency, the rand, started Thursday morning on the back foot, as global and local uncertainties kept investors cautious. By 6:35am GMT, the rand was trading at 18.8550 against …
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Trump’s Tariff Policy Stirs Fresh Fears of U.S. Recession as Business Leaders and Economists Warn of Consequences
President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose fresh tariffs on several imports has sparked serious conversations about the health of the U.S. economy. Many business experts and top economists have …
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Edo Rep, Esosa Iyawe, Hails Tinubu’s Reconstitution of NNPC Board, Says It Will Boost Energy Sector Reforms
The member representing Oredo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Esosa Iyawe, has praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as the “timely and strategic” overhaul of …
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Trump Pauses Tariff Hikes for 90 Days—China Excluded
United States President Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of increased trade tariffs for all countries except China. The pause, which will last for 90 days, was made public …