Finance
Ghana’s Inflation Hits Two-Year Low At 22.8% In June
Ghana’s inflation rate fell to 22.8% in June 2024, continuing a downward trend from 23.1% in May. June’s inflation rate is the lowest...
Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Questions Impact Of IMF’s Interventions
Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister, Apollinaire de Tambèla, has expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) interventions in the country....
Food Scarcity: Nigerian Senate Urges FG To Act, Says ‘Patience Is Not Eternal’
The Nigerian Senate has urgently called upon the federal government to address the worsening food crisis gripping the nation. The Senate’s resolution, on...
Ghanaian Cedi Slightly Depreciates, Trades At GH¢15.25 To One Dollar
The Ghanaian cedi has depreciated slightly against major currencies, trading at GHS15.65 per US dollar on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, according to Cedirates.com....
Bitcoin Price Crashes To $54,000 As Mt. Gox Payout Creates Fear
Bitcoin’s price has fallen below $54,000 after Mt. Gox moved $2.7 billion worth of BTC to a new address, leading to fears of...
Jeff Bezos To Sell $5 Billion In Amazon Shares As Stock Surges
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has announced plans to sell another 25 million shares of the technology giant, valued at nearly $5 billion. This...
Just In: Ruto Orders Review of Salary Hikes for Ministers, State Officers Following Public Backlash
Kenyan President William Ruto, on Wednesday afternoon, called for an immediate review of the recent salary increases for state officers. This directive followed...
Greece Government Introduces Six-Day Workweek To ‘Encourage Productivity’
Greece has become the first European Union country to introduce a six-day working week in an acclaimed effort to improve productivity and employment....
Turkey Records First Decline in Inflation in Eight Months
Turkey’s inflation rate has declined for the first time in eight months, according to official data published on Wednesday. This decline reportedly followed...
World Bank Grants $208 Million for Zambia Drought Relief
The World Bank has approved a $208 million grant to help Zambia cope with the severe social and economic effects of the ongoing...
Nigeria’s Capital Imports Surged By 210% in Q1 2024
Ngeria’s capital importation rose dramatically by 210.16% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, reaching $3.38 billion, according to...
Bitcoin Surges Above $63,000 For The First Time In A Week
Bitcoin has recently surged past $63,000, marking a 5% increase in 24 hours. This significant rise, which had sparked enthusiasm in the crypto...