The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured foreign investors of a stable, reform-driven economy, supported by growing external reserves, improved foreign exchange inflows, and […]
Category: International Relations
Exclusive Africa Poll: What Turns American Investors On and Off? – Patrick Basham
Most African governments hang a “Welcome!” sign for foreign investors. But do they really know what investors seek in a recipient destination? The available evidence […]
Bank of Thailand Holds Interest Rate at 1.50%, Defying Expectations of Further Cut
Bank of Thailand (BoT) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at one point five zero percent on Wednesday, surprising markets that had anticipated another rate […]
Global Market Rattled as Trump’s Sweeping Tariff Strategy Sparks Trade Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff strategy has rattled global financial markets, as investors weigh the impact of higher import costs and mounting trade frictions. […]
Nigeria, China to Deepen Ties at 2025 Commodities Expo
Nigeria and China are set to strengthen trade and economic cooperation through the 2025 edition of the China Commodities Expo-Nigeria, billed to hold in Lagos […]
Dollar Weakens As United States Shutdown Risks Intensify
The United States dollar slipped on Monday as traders reacted to renewed fears of a partial government shutdown and awaited key economic data that could […]
Botswana Economy Shrinks 5.3% in Q2, Worst Slump Since COVID, as Diamond Reliance Bites
Botswana’s economy contracted sharply in the second quarter, with output falling 5.3 percent year-on-year, the steepest drop since the COVID-19 pandemic. The decline highlights the […]
Abu Dhabi Launches Middle East’s First Nvidia AI Technology Center in Landmark Collaboration with Tech Innovation Institute
Abu Dhabi has unveiled the first Nvidia Artificial Intelligence Technology Center in the Middle East, following a landmark partnership between the Technology Innovation Institute and […]
Ecuador Poised to Surpass Ghana as World’s No. 2 Cocoa Producer with 650,000+ Metric Tons in 2025/26 Season
Ecuador is on track to produce over 650,000 metric tons of cocoa in the 2025/26 season, potentially surpassing Ghana as the world’s second largest cocoa […]
UK-Nigeria trade hits record 16 trillion Naira, highest level in bilateral commerce history
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has disclosed that trade between Nigeria and the United Kingdom has reached a record £7.9 billion (₦16 trillion). […]