Economic Policy

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World

Andy Burnham announces cost of living measures as he chairs first cabinet meeting

Andy Burnham will today announce emergency measures to ease the cost of living crisis as he chairs his first cabinet meeting since becoming...

Politics

Opposition Party Accuses Tinubu Government of Creating Humanitarian Disaster as 17 Million Face Acute Hunger

Nigeria is confronting one of its most severe food security emergencies in nearly a decade, with more than 17 million people across nine...

PoliticsSports

Andy Burnham Pledges Decade Long Mission to Transform Britain Through Radical Devolution

Andy Burnham has declared he needs a full decade in power to reverse Britain's decline and restore the country to its rightful place...

World

Congress Accuses Modi Government of Appeasement to US and Capitulation to China Over Trade Imbalances

The Congress party has launched a sharp attack on the Modi government's economic stewardship, coining a provocative formula that "Modinomics" equals appeasement of...

Economy

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...

World

Government Policies Fueling Unemployment Crisis as Employer Costs Surge, Recruitment Industry Warns

Britain's government stands accused of worsening the nation's unemployment crisis as escalating costs imposed on employers threaten to stifle job creation and push...

Economy

Nigeria’s Net Domestic Assets Rise to N94.7 Trillion Amid Economic Pressures

Nigeria’s Net Domestic Assets increased significantly by 21.2 percent year on year to N94.742 trillion in February 2026, up from N78.177 trillion recorded...

World

South Africa Reduces Fuel Tax Amid Global Oil Price Surge Driven by Iran War

South Africa has temporarily lowered its fuel tax for one month in a bid to cushion citizens from the impact of soaring global...

Economy

Manufacturers Raise Alarm Over CBN Policy Favoring Oil Exporters

Manufacturers operating under the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Group have expressed concern over what they describe as an imbalance in foreign exchange...

Economy

Foreign Investment in Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector Drops Sharply Despite Capital Inflow Surge

Foreign investment into Nigeria’s manufacturing sector has declined significantly over the past two years, raising concerns about weakening investor confidence in the real...