Economic Impact

Power Firms and NNPCL Listing Could Boost Market Capitalisation by 50%, Say Operators
The potential listing of Dangote Refinery, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and key power companies on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) is projected to boost

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The potential listing of Dangote Refinery, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and key power companies on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) is projected to boost

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White House Warns of Massive Job Cuts as US Government Shutdown Worsens | Donald Trump News
President Donald Trump attributes impending federal workforce reductions to Democratic opposition amid ongoing government shutdown. Published On 5 Oct 20255 Oct 2025 Click here to...

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President Donald Trump attributes impending federal workforce reductions to Democratic opposition amid ongoing government shutdown. Published On 5 Oct 20255 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The White House has issued a caution that widespread federal employee layoffs may commence if President Donald Trump determines that talks with Democratic lawmakers...

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Strained Ties with Bangladesh Send Shockwaves Through India’s Sari Industry | Business and Economy
Varanasi, India – Mohammed Ahmad Ansari has dedicated his entire life to the intricate craft of weaving Banarasi saris in the cramped, bustling alleys of...

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Varanasi, India – Mohammed Ahmad Ansari has dedicated his entire life to the intricate craft of weaving Banarasi saris in the cramped, bustling alleys of Varanasi, a city revered as India’s spiritual heartland and the parliamentary seat of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. At 55, Ansari finds joy in the rhythmic clatter of handlooms, harmonizing with...

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Nigeria’s Oil Production Plummets 16% Amidst Intense 3-Day Workers’ Strike, Reports NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a notable 16% shortfall in the country’s oil production targets, attributed to a three-day strike initiated...

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced a notable 16% shortfall in the country’s oil production targets, attributed to a three-day strike initiated by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), according to Bashir Ojulari, the company’s Group Chief Executive Officer. This industrial action also led to a sharp...

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Potential Government Shutdown Threatens Timely Release of Crucial Economic Reports: NPR
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, a crucial employment report will not be released this Friday as planned, leaving businesses and decision-makers without vital labor...

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Due to the ongoing government shutdown, a crucial employment report will not be released this Friday as planned, leaving businesses and decision-makers without vital labor market insights amid signs of economic deceleration. Spencer Platt/Getty Images toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images The scheduled release of an important jobs report this Friday has been postponed because of...

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How Germany Conquered the First China Shock – and Why the Next One Could Spell Disaster
BERLIN – On a gray September afternoon, I cycled through the bustling streets of Germany’s capital to attend the annual political gathering of the VDMA,...

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BERLIN – On a gray September afternoon, I cycled through the bustling streets of Germany’s capital to attend the annual political gathering of the VDMA, the Association of German Mechanical and Plant Engineering. This influential body represents thousands of German manufacturers specializing in industrial machinery and equipment, many of which belong to the renowned “Mittelstand”...

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UN Slaps ‘Snapback’ Sanctions, Deepening Iran’s Hunger, Poverty, and Anxiety: NPR
A locally manufactured missile alongside banners featuring images of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and military leaders who lost their lives in an Israeli...

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A locally manufactured missile alongside banners featuring images of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and military leaders who lost their lives in an Israeli attack in June, exhibited at Baharestan Square, Tehran, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. Vahid Salemi/AP In the early hours of Sunday, the United Nations reinstated sanctions targeting Iran’s nuclear ambitions, intensifying...

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Expert Urges Insurers and PFAs to Strategically Integrate the Informal Sector for Greater Impact
Olatunde Amolegbe, the CEO of Arthur Stevens Asset Management Limited, has called on stakeholders in the insurance and pension industries to formulate effective strategies aimed...

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Olatunde Amolegbe, the CEO of Arthur Stevens Asset Management Limited, has called on stakeholders in the insurance and pension industries to formulate effective strategies aimed at integrating the vast informal sector into formal insurance and pension schemes. Speaking at a recent Lagos conference, Amolegbe emphasized that the informal sector accounts for nearly 70 million workers...

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Trump Announces New Import Taxes Targeting Drugs, Home Furnishings, and Heavy Trucks: What It Means for You
Shipping containers stacked at a freight terminal in Frankfurt, Germany, on September 9, 2025. Michael Probst/AP WASHINGTON – On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced plans...

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Shipping containers stacked at a freight terminal in Frankfurt, Germany, on September 9, 2025. Michael Probst/AP WASHINGTON – On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced plans to impose steep import tariffs starting October 1, including a 100% tax on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy-duty...

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White House Warns of Massive Layoffs Looming if Government Shuts Down: NPR
cabinet meeting with President Trump at the White House on July 8, 2025.” fetchpriority=”high” /> Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought participates in...

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cabinet meeting with President Trump at the White House on July 8, 2025.” fetchpriority=”high” /> Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought participates in a cabinet meeting with President Trump at the White House on July 8, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America Should the government face a shutdown on October 1, the White...

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