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Trump’s Global Tariffs Take Effect, Marking a Historic Shift in U.S. Trade Policy

Trump’s Global Tariffs Take Effect, Marking a Historic Shift in U.S. Trade Policy

President Donald Trump’s new 10% baseline tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners officially went ...

  • 5 April 2025
  • Business
What Really Moves Bitcoin’s Price? A Comprehensive Guide to the Key Drivers of Volatility and Value

What Really Moves Bitcoin’s Price? A Comprehensive Guide to the Key Drivers of Volatility and Value

​Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, has captivated the financial world with its innovative technology and notable ...

  • 4 April 2025
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Crypto Markets Rattle as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Resurface

Crypto Markets Rattle as U.S.-China Trade Tensions Resurface

The global cryptocurrency market has once again entered a phase of heightened volatility, this time ...

  • 4 April 2025
  • Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Nigeria JICA agriculture loan

Nigeria Secures ¥12 Billion JICA Credit Facility to Boost Agriculture

The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a ¥12 billion (₦123.2 billion) credit facility from ...

  • 1 April 2025
  • Agriculture
African startup funding

African Startups Cross $2 Billion in Funding as 2025 Brings a Cautious Outlook

African Startup Funding Surpasses $2 Billion Amid Changing Market Trends African startup funding reached a ...

  • 31 March 2025
  • Africa
EU response to US tariffs

Olaf Scholz Warns U.S. Against Trade Tariffs, Asserts EU’s Readiness to Retaliate

EU Response to US Tariffs: Olaf Scholz Warns Washington Against Trade War German Chancellor Olaf ...

  • 31 March 2025
  • Business
Elon Musk Tesla stock drop

Elon Musk Faces Financial and Political Backlash Amid Trump Administration Role

Elon Musk Tesla Stock Drop: How Politics is Costing the Billionaire CEO Billionaire entrepreneur Elon ...

  • 31 March 2025
  • Business
mport levy on ECOWAS goods

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Introduce New Import Levy on ECOWAS Goods

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have officially implemented a 0.5% import levy on ECOWAS goods, ...

  • 31 March 2025
  • Business
NDIC Heritage Bank payment

NDIC Begins Payment of Depositors With Balances Above ₦5 Million From Heritage Bank Liquidation

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has confirmed that it will begin paying depositors of ...

  • 30 March 2025
  • Business
World Bank funding

Nigeria Secures $500M World Bank Loan to Boost Economic Resilience Amid Rising Debt Concerns

In a bid to address economic challenges and support struggling households and businesses, Nigeria has ...

  • 30 March 2025
  • Business
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