Morocco’s economy to contract 13.8% in Q2, 4.6% in Q3 – agency
Morocco’s economy is expected to contract by 13.8% in the second quarter under the impact of the coronavirus lockdown, the state planning agency said on...
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Oil marketers insist on full deregulation
AHA Taxis The independent oil marketers operating under the aegis of the Private Depot of Oil and Gas Marketers Association of Nigeria (PDOGMAN) has impressed...
Nigerian government inaugurates joint planning committee for economic summit
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Joint Planning Committee (JPC) for the 26th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#26) scheduled to hold in October 2020. The Summit,...
South African rand opens stronger after positive data
South Africa’s rand opened stronger on Friday and was on course for gains of roughly 2% against the dollar this week, after the first current...
Despite Gradual Reopening, Economy Is Not Back On Track
CHICAGO (CBS) — For the second consecutive month, the U.S. job market improved. But it’s still nowhere near where it was before the pandemic. The national...
Senator Suswam identifies problem with power sector
File Photo The lack of quality data is the basic and most fundamental problem in the Nigerian power sector, the Chairman of the Senate Committee...
South Africa’s current account balance swings to a surplus in first quarter
South Africa’s current account balance swung to a surplus of 1.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of 2020 from a deficit...
India opens vast railway network to private investment
India has opened up its vast railway sector to private companies, allowing firms to operate trains on certain routes, in a bid to boost its...
Tariff hike: Electricity consumer group says National Assembly intervention timely
A group, All Electricity Consumers Protection Forum, on Thursday commended the National Assembly for playing a pivotal role in halting the increment in tariffs by...
EAC: N2.3 trillion stimulus package may face hurdles
The Presidential Economic Advisory Council yesterday warned that the smooth implementation of the N2.3trn stimulus package could be hampered if the ensuing problems were left...