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Minimum Wage Debate in Ebonyi Sparks Tension Between Governor and NLC

Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru’s threat to sack striking workers over the minimum wage sparks backlash from ...
  • 3 December 2024
  • Business
Atiku

Northern Opposition Voices Concerns Over Tax Reform Bills Ahead of National Assembly Debate

Northern opposition leaders, including Atiku and Zulum, voice concerns over Nigeria's controversial tax reform bills, ...
  • 2 December 2024
  • Business
President Tinubu

FG Begins N50 Electronic Levy Deductions from Fintech Users

Nigeria's Federal Government has begun N50 electronic levy deductions from fintech users, affecting platforms like ...
  • 2 December 2024
  • Business
Central Bank

Hackers Steal $17 Million from Uganda’s Central Bank

Hackers steal $17 million from the Central Bank of Uganda in a suspected inside job, ...
  • 1 December 2024
  • Africa
CBN Mandates $100,000 Minimum Trade for Banks on Forex Platform

CBN Mandates $100,000 Minimum Trade for Banks on Forex Platform

The CBN sets a $100,000 minimum trade requirement for banks on the forex platform, aiming ...
  • 27 November 2024
  • Business
Debt crisis

ECA Warns of Worsening Debt Crisis Across Africa

The ECA warns of worsening debt distress across Africa, with 40% of countries affected, and ...
  • 26 November 2024
  • Africa
UNDP

Researchers, Experts Propose Strategies for Africa’s Development Challenges

At the African Economic Conference 2024, experts proposed strategies for addressing Africa’s development challenges, emphasizing ...
  • 26 November 2024
  • Africa
Nigeria GDP

Nigeria’s GDP Grows by 3.46% in Q3 2024, Driven by Non-Oil Sectors

Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46% in Q3 2024, driven by the services sector, while the ...
  • 25 November 2024
  • Business
Bank of Africa

AfDB Grants €15 Million Guarantee to Bank of Africa Benin to Boost Local Businesses

The African Development Bank grants a €15 million guarantee to Bank of Africa Benin, supporting ...
  • 23 November 2024
  • Benin
Bond yield

Nigeria’s Seven-Year Bond Yield Reaches Record High

Nigeria’s seven-year bond yield reaches a record 17.48%, driven by rising inflation, fiscal pressures, and ...
  • 21 November 2024
  • Business
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