Malaysia Achieves Second Highest Rank in QR Code Payments Globally
Malaysia has become the second highest country in QR code payment adoption at 61.5%, following China. The success is attributed...
Companies
Renaissance Africa Energy Acquires Shell’s SPDC for $1.3 Billion
Renaissance Africa Energy Holdings has completed a $1.3 billion acquisition of Shell's Nigerian subsidiary, SPDC. The acquisition includes control over...
Ecuador Declares Emergency Amid Severe Oil Spill Crisis
Ecuador declared an emergency due to a significant oil spill caused by a ruptured pipeline, affecting access to drinking water...
Colombia Introduces Transitional Rules for Grid Connections
Colombia has proposed new transitional rules to enhance grid connection processes for electricity generation, aiming to improve access and reliability,...
Gold Price Stability in the UAE: March 19 Update
Gold prices in the UAE on March 19 held steady at 358.53 AED per gram, up slightly from 358.33 AED....
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria: A Catalyst for Economic Growth
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria plays a critical role in promoting transparency, accountability, and corporate governance. It ensures that...
Toxic Dump from Chinese-Owned Mine Endangers Millions in Zambia
A Chinese-owned mine in Zambia has caused the rapid disappearance of a river, threatening the livelihoods and water access of...
Ghana’s Fido Secures $30 Million in Funding to Expand Across Africa
Fido, a Ghanaian fintech, raised $30 million in debt and equity to expand its AI-powered lending services across Africa. This...
RBI and Bank of Mauritius Establish MoU for Local Currencies in Transactions
The RBI and BOM have signed a MoU to use the INR and MUR in cross-border transactions. The agreement, signed...
Lithium Argentina AG Reports Outstanding 2024 Performance and Future Plans
Lithium Argentina AG reported strong 2024 results, highlighting its Cauchari-Olaroz operation's status as the largest lithium carbonate producer in Argentina....
