Monday, June 22, 2026

Middle East

June 18, 2026

German institute raises 2026 growth forecast after Iran ceasefire

ifo Institute predicted GDP would rise 0.8 per cent this year based on an “escalation scenario” in the conflict between Iran and the United States.

ifo Institute (credit: ifo)
June 17, 2026

Enterprises Day: UN urges leaders, CEOs to shield MSMEs from inflation, tariff shocks

UN secretary-general António Guterres has called on world leaders and business operators to work together to build resilience against global shocks.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
June 16, 2026

IMF chief warns of food insecurity, fuel crisis in Africa amid U.S.-Iran war shock

An overall resilient world economy masks significant differences among countries and regions. Energy importers and countries with limited policy space are most vulnerable.

Food
June 15, 2026

Nigeria’s food inflation at 17% worrisome, weakening household purchasing power: CPPE

The NBS, on Monday, reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose slightly to 15.93 per cent in May 2026 from 15.69 per cent in April.

Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE)
June 12, 2026

Global growth to decline to 2.5% in 2026 over Middle East crisis: World Bank

The World Bank’s latest report says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global economic growth to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ajay Banga
May 23, 2026

U.S.-Iran peace deal near, Strait of Hormuz to be reopened: Trump

“In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened,” he said.

President Donald Trump
May 18, 2026

Faces of Nigerians arrested, convicted, jailed abroad in Q1 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, scores of Nigerians in the diaspora were caught in the web of crimes.

Faces of Nigerians arrested, convicted, jailed abroad in Q1 2026
April 28, 2026

UAE withdraws from OPEC amid shifting global energy strategy

the UAE assured that the withdrawal would not affect the country’s commitment to energy market stability.

UAE
April 24, 2026
European Union
April 24, 2026

U.S. revives credit scheme to boost agriculture trade with Nigeria

Nigerian banks regained eligibility to participate in the GSM-102 in late 2025.

U.S. Mission