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Nigeria’s central bank says it is not funding government beyond threshold

In reacting to concerns shown by a member of the monetary policy committee of Nigeria’s central bank that the apex…

India considers $7.7bn spending to halt economic slowdown, says government sources

India’s government is considering a plan to loosen its fiscal deficit target to enable it to spend up to 500…

European tax on digital giants faces resistance led by Ireland

France’s campaign to institute a new levy for digital companies such as Amazon.com Inc. and Facebook Inc. ran into early…

US consumer inflation in 7-month high at 0.4% in August as Harvey pushes up gas prices

US consumer prices are reported to have risen more than expected in August as a result of Hurricane Harvey, which…

U.A.E. excise tax starts in October to boost nations revenue

The United Arab Emirates will start imposing a tax on selected goods starting October 1 as Gulf Arab nations seek…

FG to auction N135bn bonds August 23 – DMO

The Federal Government has offered for subscription by auction, N135 billion bonds in its Aug. 23 auction, according to the…