The Nigerian stock market recorded a strong rebound last week as investors’ portfolio value rose by more than N986 billion within five trading sessions. The development marked the end of …
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AFAN Raises Alarm Over Food Insecurity, Calls for Urgent Action
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has warned that the nation’s food security is under serious threat, citing insecurity, inflation, and climate change as major obstacles to agricultural productivity. …
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Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) have channelled over N14.5 trillion of workers’ retirement savings into Federal Government securities as of March 2025, highlighting the industry’s continued reliance on sovereign debt. Figures …
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Malawi Kwacha Under Pressure Despite Dollar Stability
The Malawi kwacha is once again under the spotlight after showing signs of weakness against major foreign currencies such as the euro, the British pound and the South African rand, …
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South African Rand Strengthens on Higher Business Confidence and Retail Sales Growth
The South African rand gained further ground on Wednesday, helped by a weaker U.S. dollar and positive local economic data showing improved business confidence and retail sales growth. By mid-afternoon, …
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High Interest Rate Now Top Challenge for Nigerian Businesses – CBN Survey
Businesses across Nigeria say high interest rates have become the most severe challenge affecting their operations, surpassing long-standing problems like insecurity and poor electricity supply. This was revealed in the …
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Senate, Reps Extend 2024 Capital Budget to December 2025 Amid Criticism
For the second time this year, Nigeria’s Senate and House of Representatives have approved an extension of the capital component of the 2024 national budget to December 31, 2025. The …
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The Effect of Israel-Iran Conflict on the People, Global Economy
Tensions between Israel and Iran have sharply increased. This situation is now causing big changes around the world. It affects how people travel, what things cost, and the stability of …
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Malawi’s Maize Crisis Deepens as Traders Export Grain Amid Local Shortage
Malawi is facing another maize shortage even as some traders have started exporting the staple food, leaving farmers selling their produce below government-recommended prices. This troubling development comes at a …
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President Tinubu Says Nigeria Is on Path to Food Sovereignty
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria is on its way to food sovereignty due to the policies his administration has put in place. He made this statement on …