Category: Business
Excessive Cigarette Taxes Fuel Black Market Concerns
A wave of firebombings targeted at over 70 tobacco shops in Australia has sent shockwaves through local communities. The incidents have raised concerns among retailers[more...]
Why Clarity and Caution Should Guide Central Banks’ Communication During Uncertain Times
In an era of uncertainty, central banks find themselves grappling with the delicate balance between transparency and cautious communication. As global economies encounter unprecedented challenges,[more...]
Nigeria Customs Service Records 127% Increase in Revenue in First Half of 2024
Nigeria Customs Service Revenue Soars by 127% in First Half of 2024 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported a substantial increase in revenue for[more...]
Fuel Scarcity Hits Nigeria, NNPC Blames Vessel Discharge Operations
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has attributed the current fuel scarcity and long queues at petrol stations in several states to a[more...]
Analysis: Ola Electric’s IPO Valuation Sparks Debate
The recent announcement of Ola Electric's IPO valuation has stirred up a significant discussion within the investment community. While some analysts view the valuation as[more...]
Asian Stocks Rise on Federal Reserve Meeting Expectations
Article: Most Asian stocks surged on Monday, primed by the anticipation of an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and the potential for interest rate cuts. The[more...]
Rising Inflation Threatens RBA’s Next Cash Rate Meeting
The eagerly-awaited quarterly inflation numbers to be published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics are poised to have a profound impact on the next cash[more...]
Asia’s Limited Exposure to CrowdStrike Outage
The global IT outage on Friday, triggered by a single update to CrowdStrike software on Microsoft Windows, brought many operations to a standstill. However, businesses[more...]
CBN Increases Interest Rate to Tame Inflation: Expert Highlights Impact and Economic Implications
The recent decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to increase the benchmark lending rate has sparked discussions and raised concerns about its impact[more...]
Oby Ezekwesili Calls for Independent Audit of NNPC’s Investment in Dangote Refinery
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, stirred up controversy by calling for an independent audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's (NNPC) decision to[more...]
