Economy
Fort Smith Metro Launches Military Apprenticeship Program and Healthcare Training Events
A Van Buren transportation company is creating new pathways for military veterans transitioning to civilian careers, offering an innovative dual compensation program that...
Aliko Dangote Disputes Forbes Wealth Estimate, Claims Refinery Alone Exceeds $40 Billion
Africa's richest man has thrown down the gauntlet to Forbes Magazine, publicly disputing the publication's recent estimate that pegs his personal fortune at...
Markets Surge as US and Iran Move Toward Historic Diplomatic Breakthrough
Global financial markets opened the week with a powerful surge of optimism as diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran showed signs of thawing...
Nigerian states must disclose how they spend rising revenues, says media publisher
State governments across Nigeria are facing mounting pressure to demonstrate greater transparency and accountability in how they manage surging public revenues, as citizens...
Europe Considers Aggressive Tariffs to Counter China Trade Deficit
Europe is preparing to borrow from America's protectionist playbook as leaders across the continent search for ways to stem a flood of Chinese...
Former Nigerian Oil Minister Acquitted in UK Bribery Case After 13 Year Investigation
In a significant setback for British prosecutors, a former Nigerian oil minister has been acquitted of accepting bribes from wealthy oil executives who...
Flutterwave Sets Sights on African Fintech Dominance Through Strategic Acquisitions and Ripple Partnership
Flutterwave, the Nigerian payments giant operating across 35 African countries, is embarking on an aggressive acquisition strategy to become the continent's definitive financial...
ECB Officials Warn Peace Deal With Iran Won’t Prevent Further Rate Hikes
A potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran may bring diplomatic relief, but European Central Bank officials are making clear it...
France Abandons Palantir Contract as Europe Pushes for Tech Independence
France's intelligence agency has severed ties with American software giant Palantir, opting instead for a homegrown alternative in a move that underscores Europe's...
Dangote Refinery Prepares for Africa’s Largest Ever IPO in September
Africa's financial markets are bracing for their biggest initial public offering ever as Nigeria's Dangote Refinery prepares to list shares across multiple African...
