Nigeria’s financial markets opened November 2025 on a negative note as both the naira and equities fell sharply following remarks by United States President Donald Trump, who threatened possible military …
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Experts Urge G20 to Tackle Global ‘Inequality Emergency’ as Wealth Gap Widens
Wealth inequality has reached crisis levels globally, threatening democracy, economic stability, and social cohesion, experts have warned ahead of the G20 summit set to take place later this month in …
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CPPE Warns Trump’s Military Threat Could Harm Investor Confidence
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has raised alarm that the recent threat of possible military action against Nigeria by the President of the United States, Donald …
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China Condemns Trump’s 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods
China has criticised the decision by the United States President, Donald Trump, to impose 100 per cent tariffs on all Chinese goods, describing the move as “hypocritical” and harmful to …
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Tshisekedi Says U.S.-Mediated Peace Deal Fails to Calm Eastern Congo Fighting
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has said that the U.S.-mediated peace deal signed with Rwanda in June has so far failed to bring calm to eastern …
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US Court Dismisses Trump Deportation Amnesty Lawsuit
The clash between the White House and the judiciary in the United States has once again played out in court. This time, the Trump administration lost its push to overturn …
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Brazil to Fight US Tariffs at WTO – Lula
President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has said his country will not fold its hands while the United States imposes what he called unfair tariffs on Brazilian goods. …
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Global Shock as US Bombs Iran Nuclear Sites — Oil Prices, Inflation and Markets on Edge
The United States’ surprise decision to bomb nuclear enrichment facilities in Iran over the weekend has dramatically escalated tensions in the Middle East, triggering global market turmoil and raising alarm …
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South African Rand Strengthens on Israel-Iran Ceasefire and Market Optimism
The South African rand strengthened against the U.S. dollar in early Tuesday trade, buoyed by a broad risk-on sentiment following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel …
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Rand Holds Firm as Ramaphosa-Trump Meeting Overshadows South Africa’s 2025 Budget
South Africa’s currency, the rand, remained largely stable on Thursday despite political tension triggered by a controversial encounter between President Cyril Ramaphosa and U.S. President Donald Trump, which took the …