Dollar
18 Apr
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a 10% rise in the dollar on the currency market would push down real gross domestic product (GDP) in emerging economies by 1.9% after one year, with adverse economic effects lasting more than two years
25 Mar
New York's attorney general could move to seize Donald Trump's assets this Monday to cover the now $457 million fine from a civil fraud trial. Meanwhile, Trump's Truth Social network is approved to start trading on stock markets, but he may not be able to sell shares in time to cover the penalty. We take a closer look.
15 Dec
Next week, voters in Congo will decide whether President Felix Tshisekedi will serve a second term. Many voters want their leader to revive the DRC's fragile economy by dumping the dollar.
12 Dec
This question is mostly for residents of Lagos or those who have at some point in their life resided in Nigeria’s former federal capital: what comes to your mind when you hear the phrase ‘Lagos is no man’s land?’
24 Aug 2023
As BRICS leaders meet in Johannesburg on Tuesday, they will be sure to discuss ways to increase commercial exchanges within the bloc of emerging economies comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The group, which represents 16% of global trade, will also look to encourage the use of local currencies in exchanges. However, the Brazilian idea of creating a common currency for the bloc appears to now be on the back burner.
17 May 2023
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17 May 2023
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15 May 2023
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12 May 2023
Peter Obi’s request unconstitutional; Tinubu must be sworn in — LP’s Lamidi Apapa
12 May 2023
The World Economic Forum is urging Nigeria to identify risk-hedging facilities to back the naira financing of clean energy projects due to the limited availability of dollar finances.
11 May 2023
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10 May 2023
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