The Nigerian government has asked for the speedy implementation of the Presidential Food Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to accelerate provision of N250bn loan to farmers
Economy
Most viewed
Popular
-
Do you need a tax ID to open a bank account in Nigeria? Here’s the truth
-
CBN crashes dollar with $29 million intervention in FX market
-
Naira gains N37, experts warn dollar hoarders of big losses
-
Lab-grown diamonds robbing southern Africa of riches
-
Over 41,000 Nigerians to benefit as NDE expands Renewed Hope employment scheme
Economy Latest News
New blow for UK's Starmer as growth data disappoints
Britain's economy grew less than initially estimated in the second quarter, revised official data revealed Monday, dealing another early blow to new Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour government.
Japan's next PM eyes snap election, reports say, as stocks sink
Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba is poised to call snap elections for October 27, local media reported Monday, as equities plunge on a strong yen and fears that tax hikes are on the cards. Ishiba is finalising plans to dissolve parliament on October 9 ahead of general elections on October 27, local media reported on Monday.
China megacities ease homebuying rules to boost property market
Three Chinese megacities on Monday eased restrictions on buying homes and Beijing's central bank said it would ask financial institutions to lower mortgage rates, as the country seeks to pull itself out of a housing slump.
Tokyo stocks dive on strong yen as Hong Kong, Shanghai extend rally
Stocks plunged more than four percent in Tokyo on Monday after the yen surged in reaction to Shigeru Ishiba's election last week as the head of Japan's ruling party, which boosted expectations the Bank of Japan will continue hiking interest rates. Among the measures unveiled over the last week were interest rate cuts, easing of how much banks must keep in reserve and softer rules on buying a home.
Britain's last coal-fired power station closes
The UK's last coal-fired power station will officially close its doors on Monday, making Britain the first G7 country to end its reliance on the fossil fuel to produce electricity. The history of Britain's reliance on coal dates back to 1882, when the world's first coal-fired power station was built in central London. ajb/har/ju/yad
Nigerians angry as four food items refuse to crash in price, despite reduction in food inflation
The prices of food items have drastically crashed in prices following the easing of inflationary pressures in Nigeria in August 2024, according to NBS.
Nepal dam-building spree powers electric vehicle boom
Taxi driver Surendra Parajuli's decision to buy an electric cab would have been unthinkable a decade ago, when chronic power cuts left Nepalis unable to light their homes at night.
Bike apprenticeship helps break UK reoffending cycle
Cameron Moseley hopes never to return to jail thanks to a pioneering scheme in London that aims to cut reoffending by training former prisoners to become bicycle mechanics. He came up with the idea while volunteering at Brixton prison in south London, where he saw inmates return to jail because often they had been unable to find work after their release.
SpaceX launches mission to return stranded astronauts
A SpaceX rocket soared into the sky Saturday with two passengers on board, leaving two seats empty to return American astronauts who have been stranded for months on the International Space Station, NASA said.
Economy
Load more