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Iranian football team told to return to Mexico after opening World Cup game
Head coach of Tehran’s squad says ‘oppressed’ players instructed to go back to training base over borderRead More
Turkey’s Michelin chefs are fried by high inflation
Food price inflation at 35% is the world’s fourth highest after Venezuela, Iran and South SudanRead More
India blocks Telegram in bid to halt exam fraud
Temporary ban introduced after reports that last month’s medical entrance test papers had been leakedRead More
If Brussels starts a trade war, Beijing will finish it
Wargaming the EU-China conflict warns Europe against aggression towards an opponent with superior firepowerRead More
‘Philanthropy isn’t an act of kindness, it is a power’ — collector Anastasia Bukhman
Following its donation to the National Portrait Gallery last year, the Bukhman Foundation is seeking to nurture a new generation of cur...
Naira strengthens to N1,356/$, best level since April 2026
The Naira strengthened against the United States dollar on Monday, closing at N1,356/$ at the official market.
The post Naira strengthe...
Top 10 most affordable states to live in Nigeria — May 2026
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.93% in May 2026, a slight increase from 15.69% recorded in April 2026, according to the la...
Nigeria’s food inflation stays above headline rate for second consecutive month at 16.96%
Nigeria’s food inflation rate stayed above the country’s headline inflation rate for the second consecutive month in May 2026, rising t...
IMF warns dollar-denominated stablecoins could undermine naira demand
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the growing use of U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins in Nigeria could weaken de...
Naira holds firm against British Pound, sells for N1,850/£1
The Nigerian currency maintained its relatively stable run against the British currency on the Nigerian foreign exchange market, amid a...
Lobito Corridor leads DRC’s transport agenda
The Lobito Corrirdor project to export DRC minerals to global markets has the backing of the US and Europe, but will it benefit the country?
Ghana International Bank announces Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer
Ghana International Bank has named veteran financial services executive Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval, as the London-based institution seeks to strengthen its role in connecting Ghana's economy with international capital and trade flows.
Iran and US agree deal to open Strait of Hormuz and extend ceasefire
Adversaries to sign agreement on Friday for reopening of waterway and end to US naval blockade of Iranian portsRead More
China slams Indonesia investment climate over nickel curbs
Regulatory changes could threaten $50bn of investment, embassy warnsRead More
Global imbalances need not lead to trade wars
The world’s benign arithmetic will turn malign if countries do not adjustRead More
France in talks with UAE as defence plans with Germany fall apart
Paris’s negotiations with Gulf come after Berlin pulled plug on joint fighter jet and amid delayed tank projectRead More
Arson targeting Keir Starmer properties originated in Russia
Handler was affiliated with a pro-Kremlin hacktivist groupRead More
Nigeria’s vehicle, aircraft imports surge to N1.75 trillion in Q1 2026
Nigeria's importation of vehicles, aircraft, vessels and related transport equipment rose sharply to N1.75 trillion in the first quarte...
Manufacturing sector contributes N329.59 billion to VAT revenue in Q1 2026
Nigeria's manufacturing sector contributed N329.59 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue in the first quarter of 2026, maintaining i...
Lekki Deep Seaport gains ground as Apapa Port market share drops
Lekki Deep Sea Port has continued to chip into Apapa Port’s dominance in Nigeria’s maritime trade, as new data shows a gradual redistri...
CBN mops up N6.88 trillion in two weeks to counter massive liquidity surge
To manage expected N10.90 trillion inflow into the banking system in June, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) absorbed approximately N6....
IMF’s telecom, fuel tax suggestions could worsen Nigeria inflation, group warns
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics LTD/GTE has criticised the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) recommendation for new tel...
Tunisia takes its innovation ambitions to the global stage
A strong presence at London Tech Week 2026 underlined Tunisia's determination to position itself as a leading technology and innovation hub connecting Africa, Europe and the Arab world, while showcasing a new generation of startups seeking international investment and partnerships.
Africa’s startup funding rebound puts record first half within reach
After a subdued 2024, Africa's startup ecosystem is demonstrating remarkable resilience. With more than $1bn raised by the end of May and a major June deal already announced, 2026 is on course to challenge, and potentially surpass, last year's record first-half funding performance.