WORLD BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Business optimism softens globally amid trade policy concerns 

Onome Amuge Global business optimism has softened in the second quarter of 2025, according to Dun & Bradstreet's (D&B) latest…

World Bank projects 22.1% inflation dip in Nigeria for 2025

Onome Amuge Nigeria's inflation, a persistent economic headache, is projected to average 22.1 per cent in 2025, the World Bank…

Startups from Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa are investors’ toast- Report

Bamidele Famoofo Startups from four strategic African countries- Egypt, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria are fast becoming the toast of…

Trade war hits emerging market growth, weaker dollar eases some risks

Bamidele Famoofo Emerging-market (EM) issuers are variously exposed to direct and indirect impacts from the global trade war, Fitch Ratings…

CIAPS advocates for African economic gains amid global trade rifts

Joy Agwunobi  L:R, Magnus Onyeibe, policy analyst and development strategist, Vimbai Mutinhiri, a media personality and  Anthony Kila, director of…

AfDB president, Adesina lays out 25-year plan to jolt Nigeria from economic slumber

Onome Amuge Nigeria must urgently break free from its entrenched cycle of underdevelopment and embark on a radical transformation to…