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Hong Kong Economy Beats Estimates with 3.5% Growth in 2025

Hong Kong’s economy expanded by 3.5% in 2025, according to preliminary government data released on ...

  • 30 January 2026
  • Business
Rwanda asylum deal arbitration

Rwanda Sues UK for $130M Over Asylum Deal Breach

The diplomatic fallout from one of Britain’s most controversial immigration policies has moved from Parliament ...

  • 28 January 2026
  • Economy & Finance
UPS

UPS to Cut 30,000 Roles in $3B Turnaround Strategy

United Parcel Service (UPS) announced on Tuesday that it will eliminate up to 30,000 operational ...

  • 27 January 2026
  • Business
EU

Global Shift: India and the EU Finalize Historic Trade Agreement

After nearly two decades of “will-they-won’t-they” negotiations, India and the European Union have finally closed ...

  • 26 January 2026
  • Business
Khartoum

Vendors Return to Khartoum Market Amid Economic Strain

Commercial activity is gradually returning to the central market in downtown Khartoum following the Sudanese ...

  • 19 January 2026
  • Business
Senegal debt auction

Rising Yields Hit Senegal as Nation Secures $254 Million in Fresh

The West African nation successfully raised 154 billion CFA francs ($254 million) during a Friday ...

  • 16 January 2026
  • Economy & Finance
Nigeria inflation rate

Cost of Living Ease: Nigeria Inflation Rate December 2025 Drops to 15.15%

Nigerian consumers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) ...

  • 15 January 2026
  • Economy & Finance
US dollar

US Dollar Edges Higher as Investors Await Crucial Jobs Data

The US dollar strengthened against major global peers on Tuesday, reclaiming ground as markets shifted ...

  • 6 January 2026
  • Economy & Finance
N50 stamp duty

Senders to Pay N50 Stamp Duty: GTBank Enforces New Tax Act Rules

Bank customers initiating transfers will now bear the cost of the Electronic Money Transfer Levy. ...

  • 6 January 2026
  • Business
NGX investors

NGX Investors Pocket N469bn as Bull Run Intensifies

Bullish sentiment tightened its grip on the Lagos bourse Tuesday, delivering a windfall of N469 ...

  • 6 January 2026
  • Economy & Finance
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