Fuel Prices Surge in Nigeria as Middle East Conflict Drives Crude Oil Rally
Nigerians are facing renewed pressure on household budgets after petrol prices jumped by about 13…
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African Economies Seek Trade Gains as U.S.-China Rivalry Deepens
Africa’s leading industrial economies are positioning themselves to benefit from the growing trade rivalry between…
Nigerian Banks Strengthen Dollar Buffers as FX Reserves Climb to 13-Year High
Nigerian banks are heading into 2026 with much stronger foreign-currency positions, easing concerns over about…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed in Reported US-Israeli Airstrikes
Iranian state media have confirmed the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following large-scale airstrikes reportedly…
IMF Approves US$117.9 Million Disbursement for Benin After Completing Seventh EFF/ECF Review
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has completed the seventh review of Benin’s…
Ukraine’s Reconstruction Bill Nears $588 Billion as War Damage Deepens
Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery bill has surged to nearly $588 billion over the next decade,…
Belgium’s Inflation Slows to 2.2% as IMF Flags Sticky Services Prices and Fiscal Pressures
Belgium’s inflation eased to 2.2 percent year-on-year by the end of 2025, but price pressures…
IMF Approves $124.3 Million Support for Burkina Faso to Boost Resilience and Sustainability
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new $124.3 million Resilience and Sustainability Facility…
MTN Nigeria Stock Hits Record High Following $6.2 Billion IHS Towers Acquisition
MTN Nigeria (MTNN) shares surged to an all-time high of N780 per share on Thursday,…
Ivory Coast Weighs Cocoa Price Cut as Ghana Moves to Tackle Global Slump
Ivory Coast is considering reducing the guaranteed price it pays cocoa farmers, following a similar…
