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African economies are facing renewed pressure from the ongoing Middle East crisis, raising concerns about inflation, currency instability and slowing growth across the continent. The disruption, coming after the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, marks the third major external shock in less than a decade, exposing persistent structural weaknesses in many countries. Analysts warn […]
The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, will headline the panel session at the 2026 edition of the Vanguard Economic Discourse scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, in Lagos. The event, set to begin at 9 a.m. at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, will focus on the theme, “Food Security and Socio-economic Stability: Options for […]
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the federal government to prioritise reforms that would expand domestic refining capacity and reject the World Bank’s advice that Nigeria should favour increased importation of petroleum products and food as a solution to Nigeria’s supply-side constraints. The CPPE gave this advice […]
A Ugandan supporter of Arsenal Football Club has formally notified the club of his intention to initiate legal action, accusing it of professional negligence, tactical incompetence and causing emotional distress. In a “Notice of Intent to Sue” dated April 11 and addressed to Arsenal’s headquarters at Highbury House in London, Eric Kyama […]
The Norwegian government announced on April 11, 2026, that it will pursue a policy of global isolation against Israel, citing the latter’s role in creating international instability. The announcement was accompanied by concrete measures targeting Israel’s economic and diplomatic standing. Through Divestment At the heart of Norway’s strategy is its sovereign wealth […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo has received its first batch of refined gold ingots at the central bank, marking a key milestone in its effort to rebuild monetary gold reserves through a new state-led gold purchasing programme. According to DRC Gold Refinery SA—DR Congo’s first-ever gold refinery—the country has taken a major […]
