On April 6, 2025, Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced temporary curbs on short-selling to stabilize its stock market following the U.S. imposition of new tariffs under President Donald Trump.…
LONDON, May 24, 2025 – Harvard University’s bonds, part of its $8.2 billion debt portfolio, have taken a significant hit, with some dropping to near-record lows as tensions with the…
Swiss President Engages Trump on Trade, Eyes Swift Solutions April 9, 2025 – Bern, Switzerland – Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter held a pivotal phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump…
NGX Eyes Major Overhaul: Plans for Longer Trading Hours, Potential 5 PM Close to Boost Market Activity In a move that could transform Nigeria’s capital markets, the Nigerian Exchange Limited…
Abuja, Nigeria, April 5, 2025 – Nigeria’s naira has plunged to an official exchange rate of N1,600 per U.S. dollar as of Saturday morning, a steep drop from N1,545 earlier…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on August 12, 2025, to discuss preparations for a summit between U.S. President Donald…
On June 16, 2025, the Federal Excessive Courtroom in Abuja, presided over by Justice Muhammed Umar, rejected the Federal Authorities’s request to subject a bench warrant for the arrest of…
July 4, 2025 – As digital currencies gain global traction, African central banks are increasingly exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to modernize payment systems, enhance financial inclusion, and address…
Lagos Govt Begins Demolition of Unapproved Buildings as Amnesty Period Ends Lagos, March 31, 2025 – The Lagos State Government has launched a sweeping demolition campaign targeting unapproved and illegal…
U.S. to Launch Visa Bond Pilot Program Requiring Up to $15,000 for Some Tourist and Business Visas WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 5, 2025 – The U.S. State Department has announced…