IMF and Pakistan: Constructive Talks on Economic Reforms Amid Challenges The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded a series of discussions with Pakistan’s authorities, focusing on economic policy and reform initiatives aimed at addressing the country’s vulnerabilities. The unscheduled staff visit, which took place from November 12 to November 15, was not part of the…
Navigating Trade Policy: U.S.-UK Relations and the EU Post-Brexit As Britain charts its economic course post-Brexit, a divide emerges between strengthening ties with the European Union or pursuing closer alignment with the United States. This debate has been reignited by comments from Stephen Moore, a senior economic adviser to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. In an…
Russian energy giant Gazprom has announced that it will send 42.4 million cubic meters of natural gas to Europe via Ukraine on Saturday, maintaining the same volume as the previous day. This decision comes amid speculation about potential disruptions in gas supplies to Austria due to a contractual dispute. According to the Russian news agency…
In a significant step toward rectifying historical wrongs, the United States has returned more than 1,400 looted artefacts worth approximately $10 million to India. The announcement was made on Wednesday as part of an ongoing initiative to repatriate stolen cultural treasures from South and Southeast Asia. Among the returned items are artefacts that were recently…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is on the brink of a shutdown as labour unions in the region have vowed to halt operations by the end of November if the N70,000 minimum wage law is not implemented. This comes as part of a directive from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for a nationwide strike set…
Scott McTominay Thrives at Napoli: A Bold Move Paying Off This summer marked the end of an era for Scotland international Scott McTominay as he concluded his 20-year association with Manchester United to join Napoli in a €30 million (£25m/$34m) transfer. At 27, McTominay has embraced a new chapter in his career, thriving under the…
Russia once dominated Europe’s energy market, supplying over 40% of the European Union’s natural gas needs before the war in Ukraine.
Ambassador Ahmed emphasized the enduring relationship between Nigeria and India, built on a foundation of shared values, mutual respect, and common aspirations for democracy and economic progress.
The central bank routinely buys and sells foreign currencies to curb excessive fluctuations and maintain stability in the forex market.
Supreme Court Upholds Powers of EFCC, NFIU, and ICPC in Landmark Ruling In a significant judgment delivered on Friday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria dismissed suits challenging the establishment and prosecutorial authority of three key anti-corruption agencies: the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), and the Independent Corrupt Practices…
