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Tesla Sales in Europe Continue to Decline

Sales of Tesla’s new vehicles in the European market dropped sharply in May — down 27.9% from the same time last year — even...

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Senegal’s Debt Burden Deepens As Fiscal Gaps Widen

Fresh data from the finance ministry indicates that Senegal’s national debt surged by the end of March 2025, highlighting the government’s ongoing difficulties in...

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Oil Prices Falls By 4% As Iran Targets U.S. Bases

Oil prices dropped sharply by over $3 on Monday, falling nearly 4%, after Iran launched missile strikes on a U.S. military base in Qatar...

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Rand Weakens As Oil Prices Rise And U.S–Iran Tensions Escalate

The South African rand weakened in early trade on Monday, dragged down by a spike in global oil prices and increased geopolitical tension following...

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Nigeria Ports Sharp Practices: Unmasking The ₦1 Trillion Economy Sabotage

Have you ever questioned why the cost of essentials like rice or vehicle spare parts keeps rising, even when the exchange rate appears relatively stable? The explanation may lie beyond the open market at Nigeria’s seaports. Emerging findings suggest that systemic inefficiencies and questionable practices within port...

Paediatricians Criticise FG’s 4.3% Health Funding In 2026 budget

Dr. Ekanem Ekure, the President of the Paediatricians Association of Nigeria, has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to allocate just 4.3 percent to health in the 2026 national budget, describing it as a clear sign of inadequate investment in the welfare of Nigerian children. She made this known...

Nigerian Shippers Reject Port Charge Hike

The National Shippers Association of Nigeria (NSAN) has formally rejected the recently approved increase in port service charges, warning that the move could escalate trade costs, fuel inflation, and undermine the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business agenda. In a detailed position paper submitted to the Nigerian Shippers’...