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State urged to regulate scrap metal importation

Scrap metal dealers have appealed to the government to urgently protect the industry, which is threatened by importation of low priced steel reinforcement and steel billet into the country....

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:49:29 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

NGX All-Share Index Drops Below 105,000 Points After 1.23% Fall

By Dipo Olowookere The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited further depreciated by 1.23 per cent on Monday following persistent selling pressure amid global financial markets crisis. All the major key sect...

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:00:46 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Oil Prices Dip 2% as Recession Fears Heighten

By Adedapo Adesanya Oil prices slid by 2 per cent on worries that the US President Donald Trump’s latest trade tariffs could push economies around the world into recession and reduce global dema...

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:12:46 +0000

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SABS on the verge of collapse, warns Parliament Committee

Toby Chance says they are concerned about the deteriorating situation at the Bureau...

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:28:46 +0000

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Dollar frail as traders look for safe havens on tariff turmoil

Global shares have plummeted since Trump announced tariffs last week...

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:30:51 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Tala feted as top digital lender in risk management

Kenyan fintech firm Tala has been recognised as the Best Digital Credit Provider in Risk Management at the inaugural Think Business Digital Lenders Awards 2025, the company said on Monday. 2...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:31:00 +0300

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How women investors are shaping Kenya's financial landscape

Traditionally limited to informal savings groups, women are now thriving in financial markets, building wealth and driving economic growth....

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Beijing Chaoyang Garden Festival Kicks Off in the Bustling City

Chaoyang, Beijing: Where Urban Vibrancy Meets Floral Splendor BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – A floral symphony is unfolding across Chaoyang District, trans...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:50:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Rallying the World to Keep Up: Announcing New Advisors and Creators for the HKSTP I&T Powerhouse, Propelling Homegrown Startups Towards Global Success

New global thought leadership series spotlighting the HKSTP I&T powerhouse, uniting its soft power of visionaries to rally the world to keep up with Hong Kong’s innovation HONG KONG SAR – Me...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Coliwoo Strengthens Community Engagement Through Exclusive Upskilling Workshops for Members

Coliwoo is a leading co-living space provider in Singapore, offering flexible rental solutions with fully furnished units, communal facilities, and a community-focused living experience for profession...

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Coffex Coffee Malaysia to Host “Coffee, Planet and Us 2025” to Champion Sustainable Living

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 April 2025 – Coffex Coffee Malaysia and MONO Origine are proud to announce its signature event, Coffee, Planet and Us 2025, themed &#...

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Address Kenyan rice farmers' challenges to boost food security

Despite its vast potential, the sector's growth has been severely hampered by the combined effects of climate change and shortcomings in policy formulation and implementation....

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Banks' lending dips by 240b as Kenyans shun costly loans

KCB Group, the country's largest lender by assets, saw net loans and advances to customers fall by Sh99 billion in the 2024 financial year, a 10 per cent drop compared to 2023....

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

KTDA power production up 32pc on rains

A statement from KTDA said these six operational power plants generated 3.28 MKWhrs in February 2025, and 4.33 MKWhrs in March 2025....

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

AGRA partners with Green Climate Fund to launch post-harvest food losses programme

Christened RE-GAIN, the initiative is expected to support and drive adoption of food loss solutions across the continent....

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Jitters over Trump's 10pc tariff as data shows dip in EPZ jobs

The latest data shows 7,369 people lost their livelihoods in 2023....

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Temu Partners Eurofins for Product Quality Control

By Modupe Gbadeyanka A partnership aimed to strengthen product safety and compliance measures has been entered into between Temu and Eurofins Consumer Product Testing and Eurofins Assurance. As part o...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:54:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

FG To Deliver 275,000 Electricity Meters In Next Two Months

By Adedapo Adesanya The federal government has pledged to deliver the first batch of a promised three million electricity meters, amounting to 275,000 units, in the next two months. The move is part o...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:02:11 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

FCT Communities Get Food Packs from Fidelity Bank

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Some food packs have been distributed to residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja recently by Fidelity Bank Plc as part of i​ts Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:22:37 +0000

Source: The Exchange

Global investors converge in UAE as AIM Congress launches with focus on sustainability

AIM Congress 2025 has opened in Abu Dhabi with strong call for global investment, sustainability, and innovation. AIM 2025 continues throughout the week, bri...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:46:42 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

PAC Capital Promises Transformative Financial Solutions

Aduragbemi Omiyale A Nigerian-based investment banking and advisory company, PAC Capital Limited, has promised transformative financial solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations of its clie...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:30:06 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

AI Tutoring Startup SigIQ.ai Raises $9.5m to Democratize Elite Education

By Adedapo Adesanya Berkeley-based startup, SigIQ.ai, has emerged from 18 months of stealth with $9.5 million in funding to transform education through personalized AI tutoring that delivers elite-lev...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:38:11 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Ecobank CEO Calls for Increase Intra African Trade to Cushion Tariffs Impact

By Adedapo Adesanya The chief executive of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, Mr. Jeremy Awori, has called for an increase in intra-trade among African countries in response to recent tariff announce...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:12:21 +0000

Source: SABC News

Rand weakens further amid ongoing financial market selloff

The rand briefly plummeted to a record low of R25 against the British Pound earlier in the day....

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:43:49 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Rains push KTDA power production by 32 per cent

KTDA Power Company Limited, a subsidiary of Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), has reported a 32 per cent surge in electricity production from its operational hydropower projects....

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:18:44 +0300

Source: SABC News

Parly trade committee conducts oversight visit to SABS headquarters

Minister Parks Tau has launched an investigation into corruption at SABS...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:07:26 +0000

Source: Standard Media

India's Adani opens giant Sri Lanka container terminal

India's Adani Group said on Monday it had opened an $800 million container terminal in Sri Lanka....

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:22:38 +0300

Source: Standard Media

State mulls policy to encourage saving culture among Kenyans

Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said Kenyans have developed a habit of dependence on their children for sustenance, once they grow old...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:07:52 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Manufacturers seek policy changes to unlock Sh15b unpaid VAT refunds

Kenya Association of Manufacturers wants the government to do away with the two per cent withholding Value Added Tax (VAT) to improve liquidity in their businesses....

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:58:44 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Debt Servicing Gulps N13.12trn in 2024 Versus N12.3trn Allocated in Budget

By Aduragbemi Omiyale Data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) showed that the Nigerian government used about N13.12 trillion to service the various debts in 2024. Business Post reports that this wa...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:20:51 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

NUPENG, PENGASSAN Resist External NNPC Appointments

By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of Nigerian National Petroleum Com...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:24:55 +0000

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ITA to launch new Tripoli-Milan service

‎Italian airline ITA will launch a new route between Tripoli and Milan ”soon”, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transportation Wissam Al-Idrissi for was quoted as saying by Libyan onli...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:05:40 +0000

Source: SABC News

Eskom ramps up diesel generators to keep up with high power demand

The latest data from Eskom shows they ramped up their use of open cycle gas turbines....

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:15:22 +0000

Source: LibyaHerald

Medsky inaugurates Tripoli to Milan flight

Libya’s Medsky airlines inaugurated its flight between Tripoli’s Mitiga airport and Milan Malpensa yesterday. The route will be serviced biweekly, flying once every Friday and once every Sunday. Th...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:31:59 +0000

Source: LibyaHerald

Tripoli government blames eastern government for Libya’s economic woes – eastern government refutes the accusation

The Tripoli based Libyan government issued a statement yesterday blaming the eastern based ‘‘parallel’’ Libyan government’s unaccountable spending for the weakness of the Libyan dinar’s foreign exc...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:07:27 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

MTN Eyes Video Streaming Platform to Rival Netflix, Others

By Adedapo Adesanya African telecommunications giant, MTN Group, may be foraying into the streaming landscape as part of plans to expand its footprint. The company planning to develop a new video stre...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:03:45 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Over 100 Exhibitors for 2025 Oja Oge by Ecobank

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The second edition of Oja Oge by Ecobank Nigeria Limited will attract more than 100 exhibitors, who will showcase their products to potential customers. The 3-day fashion, beauty,...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:40:18 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Moscow: World-Renowned Fashionable City

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Moscow is increasingly becoming popular among foreigners due to multiple reasons among them is its fashionable architecture and friendly people. Moscow’s architecture is...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:47:42 +0000

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CBL Governor Issa justifies Libyan dinar devaluation – blames both governments for uncontrolled spending and absence of effective, targeted macroeconomic policies

The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Nji Issa, issued a statement yesterday hours before announcing a 13.3 percent devaluation of the Libyan dinar. In summary, the Governor said the exp...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:35:36 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

NASD OTC Exchange Market Cap Drops 0.44% in Week 14

By Adedapo Adesanya The market capitalisation of the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange recorded a 0.44 per cent or N3.87 billion decline to close at N1.911 trillion in the 14th trading w...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:08:34 +0000

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CBL devalues Libyan dinar by 13.3 percent to LD 5.56 per dollar

‎The Central Bank of Libya announced yesterday, by virtue of its Board of Directors Resolution No. (18) of 2025, the devaluation of the Libyan dinar against foreign currencies by 13.3 percent As a...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:51:02 +0000

Source: News24

News24 Business | World markets crash amid Trump's 'blunt-force economic warfare'

World markets crashed on Monday with Asia leading the rout, as US President Donald Trump held firm on his swingeing tariffs despite China retaliating and global recession warnings growing louder....

Monday Apr 07 2025 10:10:19

Source: The Exchange

AIM Congress starts with pre-event workshops on investment and innovation

GDP Global and DAJANI Consulting hosted the workshop “How to Implement a Municipal Investment Promotion Plan”, guiding participants through the development of strategic frameworks to...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:04:49 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

NGX Delists Med-View Airline, Capital Oil, Goldlink Insurance

By Dipo Olowookere The shares of Med-View Airline Plc, Capital Oil Plc, and Goldlink Insurance Plc have been delisted from the trading platform of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited. This action foll...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:28:03 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

If Data is the New Oil, Where is the Refinery?

By Timi Olubiyi, PhD Internet users are growing at an unprecedented rate, and in Nigeria, for instance, internet users have expressed concerns and frustration over the data price increase in recent ti...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:57:44 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Nigerian Stocks Attract N28.868bn Transactions in Three Days

By Dipo Olowookere Investors bought and sold 1.183 billion stocks worth N28.868 billion in 42,397 deals on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited last week compared with the 7.521 billion st...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:41:15 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Trump’s Tariffs: Nigeria to Prioritise Economic Resilience, Diversification

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria will focus on economic resilience and accelerating export diversification, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Jumoke Oduwole, said in response to the Unit...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:00:17 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Huatai Securities Shares FinTech Practices with Hong Kong SFC

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – ​Huatai Securities recently hosted a FinTech knowledge-sharing session with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

TDCX acquires Open Access BPO to capitalize on global shift towards strategic outsourcing

Adds delivery locations in Davao, Manila and Taipei Eyes opportunities to support foundation model and autonomous vehicle companies SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – TDC...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 01:00:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging expands commitment to serve customers in Asia-Pacific Region with its sterile barrier medical packaging products

Expanding Regional Expertise and Localized Solutions to Meet the Growing Demands of Asia-Pacific Healthcare. CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND US – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 April 2025 – Nelipak® C...

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 01:40:00 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Gulf firms in State deal cut fuel costs as contracts are extended

The three firms will lower the freight and premium cost by between six and 13 per cent up to 2027....

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: SABC News

VAT hike not final, alternatives being explored: Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa has added that although it's unlikely that Treasury will be scrapping the VAT increase....

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:44:14 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Kenya charts path to ethical, inclusive, and innovation-driven AI adoption says Mudavadi

Kenya is positioning itself to become Africa's leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) model innovation, with a vision focused on sustainable development, economic growth, and social inclusion....

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:57:15 +0300

Source: SABC News

Ramaphosa slams business for meddling in ANC-DA fallout

Members of the business sector wrote a letter to both Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen....

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:16:35 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Bancassurance key in raising insurance penetration

The emergence of bancassurance has proven to be a critical factor in increasing insurance penetration in Kenya, a sector that has traditionally struggled to reach a broad audience...

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 17:10:51 +0300

Source: SABC News

SARB marks CODI’s first year protecting depositors

CODI has a coverage limit of up to R100 000 and has been running for more than a full year now...

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:05:16 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Former Oyo Governor Omololu Olunloyo Dies at 89

By Modupe Gbadeyanka A former governor of Oyo State, Mr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has died some days to his 90th birthday, precisely April 14, 2025. He was said to have breathed his last in the early h...

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 08:07:53 +0000

Source: SABC News

FDC cracks down on Free State rent, business loan defaulters

The Free State Development Corporation cracking down on rent and business loan defaulters....

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 07:06:53 +0000

Source: Standard Media

State's push to grow LPG use fizzles out as oil firms cut investments

The resurgence of illegal refilling of gas cylinders has made firms wary of putting out more of their equipment....

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Source: Standard Media

Kenya's economy is not doing well, Mbadi owns up

Treasury CS John Mbadi claimed past loans taken to implement long-term development projects had strained the country, but the results would be felt after 30 years....

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

InvestHK visits Middle East to attract business investment to Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 April 2025 – ​Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) Mr Charles Ng will commence his duty visit...

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

CBN Boosts FX Market Liquidity With Fresh $197.71m

By Dipo Olowookere About $197.71 million has been injected into the foreign exchange (FX) market by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to boost liquidity. This intervention by the apex bank is expected...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 20:47:18 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Nigeria’s Domestic, Foreign Debts Now N‎144.67trn

By Dipo Olowookere The Debt Management Office (DMO) has revealed that the total public debt stock of Nigeria increased by 48.58 per cent or N47.32 trillion to N144.67 trillion ($94.23 billion) as of D...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 20:33:51 +0000

Source: SABC News

Steenhuisen warns US tariffs threaten SA agriculture jobs

The US has imposed tariffs on more than 180 countries....

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:38:14 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Court Convicts Igboezue Emeka for Non-declaration of $40,000

By Modupe Gbadeyanka One Mr Igboezue Emeka has been convicted ​and sentenced to one month imprisonment for money laundering by Justice A.O. Owoeye of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. He was ask...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 17:35:51 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Explore Unfiltered Conversations with NSFW Character AI on Crushon

The web is developing at a frantic rate, fueled by the most recent artificial intelligence advancements. Among the most exciting of developments in this regard is Character AI, a development that allo...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 16:46:34 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Tinubu Okays Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as Ajaokuta Steel MD

By Modupe Gbadeyanka President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the Managing Director of the Ajaokuta Steel Company, Kogi State. A statement from Mr Segun Imohiosen, the Director...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 17:03:38 +0000

Source: News24

News24 Business | OPINION | Confusion over retirement-age dismissals after new ruling. What firms must know

A new Constitutional Court judgement provides interesting reading for legal scholars, but it has unfortunately created widespread confusion the law on dismissal after retirement. Jan Truter and Barney...

Saturday Apr 05 2025 17:22:25

Source: News24

News24 Business | The trade surplus that Trump never mentions

US has a trade surplus from export of services which experts say are now vulnerable to global tariffs....

Saturday Apr 05 2025 16:38:54

Source: SABC News

Pension Fund Act breached in over four Northern Cape Municipalities

Northern Cape municipalities are violating the Pension Fund Act by withholding third-party payments....

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 13:46:00 +0000

Source: News24

News24 Business | UK's Jaguar Land Rover to pause shipments to US over tariffs, reports

Jaguar Land Rover will pause shipments of its Britain-made cars to the United States for a month, as it considers how to mitigate the cost of President Donald Trump's 25% tariff, according to a report...

Saturday Apr 05 2025 15:26:24

Source: Standard Media

Govt launches drive to map industries for national database

The government has launched an exercise to map, geo-locate industries, and develop a database and directory....

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 14:39:41 +0300

Source: News24

News24 Business | China to US: 'Market has spoken' after tariffs spur selloff

China said on Saturday "the market has spoken" in rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, and called on Washington for "equal-footed consultation" after global markets plunged in reaction to...

Saturday Apr 05 2025 14:50:55

Source: News24

News24 Business | SA vs Namibia, Eswatini: Trump tariffs create uneven playing field among neighbours

The new US trade tariffs vary wildly between southern African countries — from 10% in Eswatini to 50% in Lesotho....

Saturday Apr 05 2025 14:23:03

Source: The Exchange

How South Africa plans to counter the negative impact of Trump tariffs sting

The sweeping 31% tariff measures will affect several industries across South Africa, including automotive industry, agriculture, processed food and beverage, chemical, and metals.</st...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 11:58:50 +0000

Source: News24

News24 Business | Next up for markets: A crisis of confidence in the dollar

In times of market panic investors tend to rush to the safety of the dollar, but when stocks swooned in response to U.S. tariffs this week, they ran away from it....

Saturday Apr 05 2025 13:31:30

Source: News24

News24 Business | Does your password protect your savings and investments?

Cybercriminals never rest and one of the easiest ways for them to get your money is by getting past your password and into your account....

Saturday Apr 05 2025 12:13:00

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Ayo Sotinrin Takes Over as Bank of Agriculture MD

By Aduragbemi Omiyale The chief executive of SAO Group, Mr Ayo Sotirin, has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BoA). A statement from the Spec...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 09:53:54 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Market Volatility Further Suppresses Customs Street by 0.01%

By Dipo Olowookere The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited ended Friday’s trading session lower with a marginal decline of 0.01 per cent as a result of continued market volatility. Customs Street was down...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 09:36:26 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

FrieslandCampina, Food Concepts Hurt NASD Index by 0.21%

By Adedapo Adesanya The duo of FrieslandCampina Wamco Nigeria Plc and Food Concepts Plc weakened the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange by 0.21 per cent on Friday, April 4. FrieslandCampi...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 08:56:09 +0000

Source: News24

News24 Business | Money questions? Answered | Why should pensioners have to pay tax?

If you receive an income above a certain amount, it will be taxed, but there are a few tax-relief measures available to retirees. Ensure that when you retire, you make the most of these and plan your...

Saturday Apr 05 2025 10:53:45

Source: SABC News

Political turmoil clouds SA’s economic outlook: Economist

Khan anticipates investors will adopt a "wait and see" approach...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 08:24:01 +0000

Source: SABC News

SA launches R440bn transmission plan, eyes private sector funding

The 10-year plan aims to construct 14 000 km of transmission lines through PPP....

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 08:35:23 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Naira Falls to N1,573/$1 at Official Market, N1,570/$1 at Black Market

By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira extended its loss against the United States Dollar at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) by 1.45 per cent or N22.49 on Friday, April 4. Data from the...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 08:26:36 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Shockwaves Over Trump’s Tariffs Reverberate Across Africa

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh After taking office early 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has embarked on rewriting American foreign policy and plans to create a new geopolitical history under the “America...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 08:34:42 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Crude Oil Prices Plunge 7% as China Imposes Tariffs on US Imports

By Adedapo Adesanya Crude oil prices plunged by 7 per cent on Friday as China ramped up tariffs on US imports, escalating a trade war that has led investors to believe a recession is near. This brough...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 08:13:49 +0000

Source: News24

News24 Business | US stocks plunge, extending selloff on escalating trade war

Wall Street stocks suffered another bruising sell-off Friday as major indices slumped more than 5% following President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies....

Saturday Apr 05 2025 09:23:42

Source: SABC News

SARS forges ahead with 0.5% VAT hike despite DA legal challenge

SARS makes provisions to go ahead with the 0.5% VAT increase on May 1....

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:27:37 +0000

Source: SABC News

China says ‘market has spoken’ after US tariffs spark selloff

Trump introduced additional 34% tariffs on Chinese goods as part of steep levies...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 04:59:57 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Octa recognised as the most innovative broker 2025 by FXDailyInfo

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 April 2025 – Octa, a global broker since 2011, recently received the FXDailyInfo award as ‘The Most Innovative Broker 2025&...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Bigo Live’s Harmony Showdown Competition to Conclude in Miami with Exciting Creator Summit

MIAMI, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 April 2025 – Bigo Live’s Harmony Showdown talent competition will come to a thrilling conclusion on April 9, 2025, at BIGO Fest: Miami...

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

The Carnival Fair Transforms Corporate Events With Tailored Carnival Experiences

Elevate Corporate Team-Building Events with Fun and Engaging Carnival Activities SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 April 2025 – Ditch the dull boardroom activities—The Carnival...

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Source: Standard Media

Business confidence hits decade low despite private sector growth

Kenya's private sector activity registered growth in March, but it was also marked by a deterioration in confidence among businesses, which dropped to its lowest level in a decade....

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Ojulari Vows to Consolidate on Mele Kyari’s Legacy

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The new chief executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr Bayo Ojulari, has promised to consolidate on the legacy and achievements of his predecessor,...

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:51:01 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Dangote Cement Ibese Plant Empowers Host Communities

By Aduragbemi Omiyale Some persons living around the Ibese Plant of Dangote Cement Plc have been equipped with some skills that could make them stand on their own and contribute to the economic develo...

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:16:34 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Voices of the Future: How MultiChoice Talent Factory Filmmakers are Redefining African Storytelling

Africa’s creative landscape is transforming, driven by the dynamic voices of Generation Z. This tech-savvy, socially conscious, and unapologetically authentic generation are not just consuming content...

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:53:05 +0000

Source: SABC News

Economists warn GNU uncertainty could threaten economic outlook

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the ball is in the DA's court....

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:46:17 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Nigeria’s Domestic US Dollar Bond Emerges West Africa Deal of the Year

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria’s first-ever domestic US Dollar bond has been named as the West Africa Deal of the Year at the 2025 Global Banking & Markets Africa Awards, following a highly successfu...

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:40:30 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Why President Bola Tinubu Has the Edge in Retaining Power in 2027

By Kenechukwu Aguolu As the year 2027 draws closer, political manoeuvrings and calculations are already underway across Nigeria. The landscape is expected to shift, with new alliances and coalitions f...

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:43:53 +0000

Source: Business Post Nigeria

Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect Global Trade—Okonjo-Iweala

By Adedapo Adesanya The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said the recent tariffs announced by the United States would have substantial implications...

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:49:40 +0000