ILO links 840,000 annual deaths to workplace stress risks
No fewer than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to workplace risks, according to a new report by the…
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IMF warns of rising fiscal deficits in Africa despite oil gains
Sub-Saharan Africa’s fiscal position is expected to weaken in 2026, even as improved commodity prices offer some relief to external balances across…
Foreign interests hindering Africa’s refineries, Dangote warns
Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said that entrenched foreign interests are undermining Africa’s industrial development and…
US-Israel-Iran war worsening economic woes of Nigeria, others — G24
The G-24 has expressed deep concern over multiple political crises and conflicts across the world, warning that the escalating war in the…
China slams US Hormuz blockade as ‘dangerous, irresponsible’
China accused the United States on Tuesday of “dangerous and irresponsible” behaviour over its blockade of Iranian ports, with President Xi Jinping…
Millions of workers globally lack social protection, ILO warns
The International Labour Organisation has warned on the state of global social protection systems, declaring that millions of workers remain exposed due…
Tinubu’s reforms bring necessary pain for long-term gain — Bwala
In a strong defence of the ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, presidential aide Daniel Bwala has described the current…
Speaker Abbas decries persistent crude oil theft despite security gains
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has said crude oil theft in Nigeria remains at “concerning levels”, despite recent improvements…
Ibadan poised to lead Nigeria’s economic growth, says CCII
The President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Ajeniyi Ajewole, on Wednesday said Ibadan, Oyo State capital, possesses the capacity to…
AI will end traditional five-day work week – Zoom CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of Zoom, Eric Yuan, has projected that the traditional five-day workweek could soon become obsolete, as advances in…
Nigeria’s economic problem is talent allocation not shortage – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said Nigeria’s persistent economic struggles are driven less by a shortage of talent or ideas…
Edun urges Africa to halt $88bn annual illicit financial flows
The Federal Government has called for urgent action to tackle Illicit Financial Flows across Africa, which drain the continent of $88 billion…