The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has harmonised the Customs FX rate with the current foreign exchange rate following the strengthening of the naira.
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FG takes action after losing N120bn revenue to illegal private jet charters
These defaulters take advantage of regulatory loopholes and outdated policies to evade the system, costing the government up to N120 billion loss
NCAA refuses to waive penalties for sanctioned airlines, makes an offer
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority insisted that it would stand on its decision, and there would be no waivers. NCAA however made a conditional offer.
Trump tariffs leave Mexican tequila producers with sour taste
Mexico's booming tequila industry was left reeling Wednesday after US President Donald Trump slapped sweeping tariffs on the Central American nation that producers say threaten the popularity of its most famous liquor. More than two-thirds of tequila produced last year was exported to the United States -- 335 million liters of almost 500 million, according to Mexico's Tequila Regulatory Council.
Oil marketers fear losses as price war between NNPC, Dangote Refinery gets heated
The petroleum marketers noted that they have huge quantities of unsold petroleum products that they may be unable to sell as the price war intensifies
US tax agency weighs firing half of its 90,000 employees
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is considering letting go up to half of its approximately 90,000 employees, a source with knowledge of the situation told AFP on Tuesday. When asked about US press reports of the plans to halve the IRS headcount, the source confirmed such a project was being discussed internally.
What TSMC's $100 bn investment in the US means for Taiwan
Taiwanese chip-making giant TSMC plans to invest a whopping $100 billion in the United States, after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on overseas-made chips. It follows Trump's accusations that Taiwan stole the US chip industry and his threats to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent -- and Taipei's promises to invest more in the United States.
China says to hike defence spending by 7.2% this year
China's defence spending will rise by 7.2 percent in 2025, the same as last year, Beijing said on Wednesday, as its armed forces undergo rapid modernisation and eye deepening strategic competition with the United States. China's military spending last year made up 1.6 percent of its GDP, far less than the United States or Russia, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
Asian stocks rebound on China stimulus package
Asian markets were mostly up Wednesday as investors weighed bullish growth targets announced by China despite its sluggish economy and the looming prospect of a global trade war. "Investors don’t like tariffs, and they are deeply uncomfortable with President Trump's new world order, which is weighing on market sentiment," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB trading platform.
Musk fails in bid to block OpenAI becoming for-profit business
A US judge on Tuesday denied Elon Musk's request to prevent OpenAI from becoming a for-profit business in a loss for the Tesla tycoon amid his feud with Sam Altman.
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