The economic cost of heatwaves in Europe
Heat waves are deadly. As they grow more intense and frequent, their toll is mounting, from overwhelmed hospitals to lost labor hours. But countries can adapt to protect lives and the economy.…
Business reacts to fin min Ncube’s half-year budget review statement
Zimbabwe is going through another tumultuous time as they face a petrol increase of 26 per cent due to a raise in import tax on fuel. Following from the economic crisis that…
Can tourism save wolves in Germany?
Apex predators can be difficult neighbors. But a new approach being taken in Germany could offset the economic damage they can cause while increasing acceptance of their renewed presence in the country.…
Nigeria Orders banks to loan more money to spur economy
In an effort to boost economic growth in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria is giving its banks a choice: lend more of their money, or hand it over to the central bank…
Remembering the Nigerian civil war
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafran War and the Nigerian-Biafran War (6 July 1967 – 15 January 1970), was a war fought between the government of Nigeria and the…
Mohamed El-Erian on Fed Policy, Mexico Trade Tariffs
Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz, discusses the Federal Reserve's neutral rate and uncertainty from U.S. tariffs on Mexico.…
Ending crude oil theft in Bayelsa state
The Nigerian Navy has handed over two vessels, boats and a twenty-two man crew to the commission of the Economic and Financial crime in an attempt to halt the theft of crude…
Nigeria explores new measures to grow its manufacturing industry
Nigeria has set a target to double its manufacturing output to 20 per cent of GDP within six years and will set up special economic zones across the country in partnership with…
Can India become the next China for carmakers?
Car sales in China have been plummeting and the persisting slump leaves automakers with few places to go for sales growth. India's economic and demographic trends make it a promising market. But…
A decade on, Spain still haunted by economic crisis
A decade on, Spain still haunted by economic crisis…
Saudi vision 2030 plan ‘Bogged Down,’ former Amb. Smith says
Former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia James Smith discusses the progress and outlook for the Saudi government’s economic transformation plan Vision2030 with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power."…