MOSCOW, March 4 (Reuters) – The extension of a preferential family mortgage programme, announced by President Vladimir Putin last week, will cost Russia’s budget 1.5…
In a landmark decision, the European Union imposed its first antitrust penalty against US tech behemoth Apple, fining the company nearly US$2 billion. This move…
Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to its highest in more than 27 years in December as food prices surged, exacerbating a cost-of-living crisis and piling more…
Following Angolas decision to exit the OPEC oil cartel, Nigeria and Congo have reaffirmed their commitment to the Saudi-led oil producer group, which has been…
In a significant development, Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa, has entered into a multi-billion-dollar agreement with an Indian investment agency, Invest India, to…
Policymakers in Tokyo believe China’s deepening economic woes could hit Japan’s fragile recovery, especially if Beijing fails to shore up demand with meaningful stimulus, potentially…
SHANGHAI — China’s factory activity gauge improved marginally in August, but was still below the 50-point mark that separates a contraction from an expansion amid…