economics

Former Prime Minister of Mauritius Granted Bail Amid Money Laundering Charges

Elena Morales February 28, 2025 0

Pravind Jugnauth, former Prime Minister of Mauritius, has been granted bail after being arrested for money laundering. Following a search...

Trump Moves Forward With 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Sofia Ibrahim February 28, 2025 0

President Trump is set to enforce 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico by March 4, affecting spirits like...

Senator Irajá Silvestre Advocates for Casino Legalization in Brazil

Jasper Nguyen February 28, 2025 0

Senator Irajá Silvestre expects the Brazilian Senate to approve the casino legalization bill (PL 2.234/22) by mid-2025, highlighting its potential...

Osei-Asare Refutes Mahama, Emphasizes Economic Recovery Under NPP

Aiden O'Connor February 28, 2025 0

Former Minister Abena Osei-Asare rebuts President Mahama's portrayal of Ghana’s economic performance, asserting that substantial recovery occurred under the NPP....

Iran’s Handicraft Exports Surge to $224 Million in Current Year

Aiden O'Connor February 28, 2025 0

Iran's handicrafts exports have reached $224 million in the current Persian year. The Minister of Cultural Heritage announced ongoing government...

Concerns Arise Over Underfunding of Brazil’s Farm Credit Program

Aiden O'Connor February 28, 2025 0

A recent report indicates Brazil's farm credit program is underfunded by R$2.2 billion, largely due to rising interest rates. Current...

Nigeria’s Stocks Increase by N2.5 Billion in February

Jasper Nguyen February 28, 2025 0

Nigeria's listed equities rose by N2.5 billion in February, an increase of 3.18%. This growth was supported by investments in...

CFG Advisory: Nigeria Must Revamp Trade and Industrial Policies

Lila Patel February 28, 2025 0

Tilewa Adebajo, CEO of CFG Advisory, emphasizes the need for Nigeria to revamp its trade and industrial policies to achieve...

Kenya Revenue Authority’s New Structure Halted by Court Order

Sofia Ibrahim February 28, 2025 0

A Nairobi court has halted the Kenya Revenue Authority's new organizational structure amid a petition alleging violations of constitutional principles....