WTO explores tech transfer to strengthen digital trade
World Trade Organisation members are stepping up discussions on digital industrialization and technology transfer to boost global e-commerce. At a recent meeting…
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Global debt passes $100trn as interest costs surge – Report
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development stated on Thursday that the total outstanding government and corporate debts globally surpassed $100 trillion…
Investment fraud cost US consumers $5.7bn in 2024 – FTC
Investment scams cost American consumers $5.7 billion in 2024, marking a 24% increase from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission. This…
Canada resumes imports from biggest US pork plant amid trade disputes
Canada has resumed Smithfield Foods’ Tar Heel, North Carolina, U.S. biggest pork-processing plant after a week-long suspension, the company announced on Friday.…
Musk appeals ruling that voided $56bn Tesla pay packageq
Elon Musk has initiated an appeal to reinstate his $56 billion compensation package from Tesla, asserting that the lower court’s decision to…
Indonesian TikToker jailed for blasphemy against Jesus during livestream
Indonesian TikTok influencer Ratu Thalisa, a Muslim transgender woman with over 442,000 followers, has been sentenced to two years and ten months…
Africa’s exports to grow by 5.3% in 2024 – WTO
World Trade Organization declared that exported goods from Africa are projected to grow by 5.3% on an annual basis in comparison with…
World Bank unveils new framework to measure accountability
The World Bank Group has developed a new corporate scoreboard in tracking development results across 22 indicators, to provide a clear picture…
Biscuit manufacturer A&P Foods rebrands as Pladis Foods Nigeria
Biscuit manufacturer, A&P Foods Limited, has changed its name and branding to Pladis Foods Nigeria Limited. The company said in a statement…
Cocoa hits largest weekly gain in 24 years at $6,470 as Nigeria’s supply drops
As worries about supply constraints in Nigeria and West Africa deepen, cocoa prices continue to soar, reaching a fresh high of $6470…
Seven Up unveils new products
The Seven-Up Bottling Company has launched two innovative and refreshing drinks: the D’Vybe-flavored carbonated soft drink and the Hydr8 100-carbonated isotonic drink. During…
Elon Musk tops Bloomberg’s world’s rich list
Tesla Chief Executive Officer and Twitter boss, Elon Musk, has been ranked as the richest man in the world. The SpaceX…