Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like
The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.
2023-07-17 08:21
Window Opens for Frozen High-Yield Emerging-Market Dollar Deals
The waiting game for some of the riskier emerging-market borrowers is coming to an end. With higher interest
2023-07-16 21:25
South Africa’s Eskom Downgrades Power Cuts to Stage 2
South Africa’s state power utility, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., has downgraded power cuts due to improvements in storage
2023-07-16 20:27
Yellen Hopes to Build on US-China Thaw at India G-20 Gathering
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she’s eager to build on recent improvements in US-China relations as finance
2023-07-16 12:57
China’s Economy Is Struggling to Gain Traction: Eco Week Ahead
China is likely to report rapid economic expansion for the second quarter, although underlying figures will reveal a
2023-07-16 04:18
War, Debt Distress, Inflation: G-20 Finance Chiefs Spar in India
The finance and central bank chiefs of the world’s largest economies will debate the risks of Russia’s prolonged
2023-07-15 10:48
UAE Suspends Gold Refinery Over Owners’ Alleged Laundering Links
The United Arab Emirates suspended the accreditation of one its biggest gold refineries over concerns that its owners
2023-07-14 19:57
Surging Food Prices Spur Nigeria to Declare a State of Emergency
Nigeria declared a state of emergency that would allow the government to take exceptional steps to improve food
2023-07-14 19:20
Nigeria Files Charges Against Ousted Central Bank Governor
Nigeria charged suspended Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele shortly after a court in the West African nation ruled
2023-07-14 18:50
Scholz Backs Germany’s Return to Tight Government Spending
Chancellor Olaf Scholz backed plans to revive Germany’s tradition of tight government spending, despite mounting demands to modernize
2023-07-14 18:50
Glencore, Anglo Join South Africa in $1.5 Billion Water Plan
Some of the world’s biggest mining companies are working with South Africa’s government on a 27 billion rand
2023-07-14 15:54
What to Know About the Hotel Billionaire Ensnared in Singapore’s Graft Probe
Singapore’s most serious political graft probe since the 1980s has ensnared a billionaire best known for bringing Formula
2023-07-14 15:29