Nigerians’ Medical Tourism Spending Drops to $2.41 Million in 2024
Nigerians spent about $2.41 million on medical tourism in 2024, a 36.91% decrease from $3.82 million in 2023. The Central...
economics
CEMAC: BEAC’s 320 Billion CFA Franc Injection Falls Short of Banks’ Liquidity Needs
BEAC's recent cash injection of 320 billion CFA francs into CEMAC's banking system failed to meet the demand of 540.9...
World Bank Reports 46% of Nigerians Now Live Below Poverty Line Amid Rising Inflation
According to the World Bank, nearly 50% of Nigerians live in poverty due to inflation that outpaces minimum wage growth....
Ramaphosa Arrives in Washington to Mend US-South Africa Relations
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has landed in Washington to restore ties with the Trump administration and promote investment in...
Rising Living Costs in Kulim Threaten Semiconductor Dreams for Workers
Despite substantial investments in 'Silicon Malaysia,' factory workers in Kulim face growing living costs, making it hard for them to...
Argentina’s Grain Sales Rebound Amid Closing Currency Gap
Argentina's grain exports are recovering after previous declines due to lifted currency controls. Sales reached 11.6 million metric tons totaling...
Barclays Upgrades U.S. Growth Predictions Following Trump-China Trade Pact
Barclays revises U.S. GDP growth forecast to 0.5% in 2025, up from contraction, due to improved trade relations with China....
Argentina Implements Tough New Immigration Policies Amid Political Controversy
Argentina has enacted stringent new immigration policies under President Javier Milei. Stricter rules on citizenship, residency, and public service access...
Milei’s Strategy to Fortify the Peso Before Argentina’s Midterms
Ahead of Argentina’s midterm elections, President Javier Milei is enhancing the peso as part of his campaign strategy to lower...
Urgent Economic Measures Needed for Nigeria’s Recovery
Amidst a struggling economy, President Tinubu's administration faces rising living costs, prompting calls for significant reforms. A recent comparison by...
