Economy
Economic hardship: Presidency replies Atiku's criticism of Tinubu's policies
The Presidency has dismissed recent assertions by former vice-president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar regarding foreign exchange (FX) as "false and absurd."
France 'probably' missed 2023 deficit target: source
France likely overshot its budget deficit target in 2023, a finance ministry official said on Monday. The cuts would help the government meet its deficit target for this year of 4.4 percent of GDP, Le Maire told reporters Monday.
Eiffel Tower closes as staff go on strike
The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's top tourist attractions, was closed Monday after staff went on strike, unions told AFP. The strike, which was called to protest over the way the monument is managed financially, could be extended, they said. The stoppage is the second strike at the Eiffel Tower within two months for the same reason.
“N1,700/$”: Atiku attacks Tinubu’s Forex policies, offers Solution as naira crashes
Former Vice President, and PDP's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Tinubu's foreign exchange policies, saying it was hurriedly done.
6 formerly cheap food items no longer affordable for average Nigerians
The continuous rise in the costs of staple foods, alongside other commodities, has resulted in a reduction in the buying capacity of average Nigerians.
UK increases salary requirements for Nigerians, others looking to secure skilled worker visa
The United Kingdom has decided to increase the minimum salary requirement to apply for a skilled work visa by 47% for Nigerians and other nationals.
China new year holiday spending surges past pre-pandemic levels
China's new year holiday spending last week surged past pre-pandemic levels, official figures showed, a rare bright spot for an economy struggling with sluggish consumption and deflation.
Asia stocks mixed as China enjoys Lunar New Year bump
Chinese stocks were buoyant after Lunar New Year but other Asian markets were mixed on Monday as a hot US inflation report rekindled worries over the timing of Fed rate cuts. Innes said investors in Chinese shares were optimistic about sustaining recent positive momentum in Asian markets despite last week's US inflation shock.
Natural pesticides gain ground in 'agri-tox' capital Brazil
Inspecting a thriving green field, Brazilian farmer Adriano Cruvinel is beaming: Using a fraction of the chemical products he used to, he is growing even more soy, thanks to natural pesticides. Agricultural powerhouse Brazil may be the world leader in chemical pesticide use, but Cruvinel is part of a growing trend of farmers turning to natural products known as "biopesticides."
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