Economy
ECOWAS Introduces New Communication Framework to Boost Public Trust, Regional Unity.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun implementing a new communication framework aimed at strengthening public trust and promoting regional...
Bardella Defends French Far-Right Budget Plan Against Critics, Citing Meloni’s Experience
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella has defended his National Rally party’s proposed budget, dismissing criticism of its spending cuts and comparing the scepticism...
UK Rules Out Matching Capital Gains Tax With Income Tax Ahead of Budget
The United Kingdom government is not planning to raise capital gains tax to the same level as income tax, despite growing pressure on...
Pound Sterling Holds Near 16-Month High Against Euro as UK Budget and Interest Rates Loom
The British pound remained close to a 16-month high against the euro on Tuesday as investors weighed expectations of higher interest rates against...
IMF Raises Global Growth Forecast as AI Investment Offsets War and Debt Risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its global economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1 per cent, as strong investment in artificial...
IMF Warns Global Economy May Soon Reach the Limits of Its Resilience
In its World Economic Outlook released on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the IMF said the global economy had proved more resilient than expected...
IMF Raises UK Growth Forecast to 1.3% but Warns of Rising Inflation and Borrowing Costs
The revised projection, announced on Tuesday, October 13, is an improvement on the fund’s previous forecast of 1 per cent in July. Stronger-than-expected...
NESG Warns Rising Insecurity Is Driving Investors Away From Nigeria
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has warned that worsening insecurity across Nigeria is weakening investor confidence, disrupting economic activities and threatening the...
