It was another tragedy in the south-south as a prominent outspoken politician and popular APC chieftain died, a day after the demise of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi.
The Federal Government has launched YouthCred, a new scheme allowing Nigerian youths aged 18–39 to access loans up to N5 million with flexible repayment terms.
There is trouble in paradise for importers of used cars, as the government has announced new moves to encourage local industry, and clampdown imports
No Russian oil has been delivered via the Druzhba pipeline to the PCK refinery in Germany in more than two years because of sanctions levied against Moscow following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Every Friday, Alawi crosses the border from Iran into Iraq to sell his produce in the markets of Basra, which serve as a haven for Iranians grappling with economic sanctions. He is just one of many Iranian pedlars who endure the arduous journey into southern Iraq through the Chalamja border crossing.
On a sweltering spring day, workers at a Christmas tree factory in eastern China rhythmically assembled piles of branches, wiping away sweat as they daubed white-paint snow onto plastic pine needles. Other local Christmas tree makers have also been hit, she said, but not as badly as in southern Guangdong province, where some factories' production can be completely taken up by one large US client.
Three international financial institutions announced $42 billion in fresh support for financially troubled Argentina on Friday, as its president said his country's economy will grow "like never before."
The US has long been considered a financial safe haven. This week, the volatility spread to the US Treasury market, long considered by global investors to be a refuge.
Canada and the United States will start talks on a new trade deal in early May, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday, warning President Donald Trump's trade war was already hitting Canada's labor market.
Member states of the International Maritime Organization have voted in favour of a global pricing system to help curb maritime carbon emissions, the UN shipping body announced Friday. A majority of members -- 63 states -- voted for the carbon pricing system, including the European Union, Brazil, China, India and Japan.
The Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu is set to be concessioned under a n 80-year deal. Key provisions of the 64-page agreement are now in the public.
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