World
Trump launches 'economic D-Day': Secondary sanctions target Iran's trade lifelines
New U.S. campaign threatens penalties on countries, banks and financial systems sustaining Tehran's economy as war enters sixth month
25 Aug 2026
Tag
economy
Business
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, deepening trade rift with a top partner
The White House says Canada has unfairly targeted US autos, alcohol and dairy; Ottawa, the EU and Australia have condemned the move as it ripples through North American supply chains.
24 Jul 2026
Business
China's economy grows just 4.3% as youth unemployment fears return
China's GDP expanded 4.3% in the second quarter — one of its weakest readings on record and below Beijing's target — as a record graduate cohort enters the job market.
24 Jul 2026
Opinion
Nigeria says it has passed the 'darkest tunnel.' The numbers are real — now households must feel it
Tripled tax revenue and talk of a 'golden era' are genuine milestones. But Nigeria's reforms will be judged by whether ordinary people feel the difference.
24 Jul 2026
Business
Nigeria's tax revenue triples to N36.8 trillion, one year after Tinubu's reform laws
Nigeria's tax revenue rose from N10.1tn in 2023 to N36.8tn in 2025, and N21.6tn was collected in the first half of 2026 alone, according to figures marking a year of the reform laws.
24 Jul 2026
Politics
ECOWAS revives push for a single West African currency
The regional bloc is again pressing its long-delayed plan for a common currency, reopening a debate over how much economic sovereignty member states are willing to pool.
23 Jul 2026
Business
What a Recession Really Is and How It Unfolds
Recessions are widely feared and often misunderstood. Here is what defines one, why they happen, and how economies typically recover.
23 Jul 2026
Business
How Inflation Erodes Your Money, Explained Simply
Inflation quietly shrinks what your money can buy. Here is what actually drives it, why a little is normal, and how to protect your savings.
23 Jul 2026
Business
Why Interest Rates Move Everything in the Economy
Central bank interest rates ripple through mortgages, business loans, savings and stock prices. Here is how the mechanism actually works.
23 Jul 2026