Monday, October 5, 2026

Economy

September 14, 2026

Botswana minister commends Chinese firms for technology, jobs

Botswana’s justice minister, Nelson Ramaotwana, has praised Chinese businesses for contributing technology, skills and employment opportunities to communities across the country.

Nelson Ramaotwana
September 14, 2026

NOA urges Nigerians to be calm over fuel price hike

The National Orientation Agency has urged Nigerians and people across the state to remain calm amid petrol price hike.

Fuel pump
September 14, 2026

Oil prices rise as Hormuz talks delayed

Brent crude for November delivery gained nearly three per cent to $107.60 per barrel, approaching the $110 level.

A filling station
September 14, 2026

Indonesian president sacks finance minister in cabinet shakeup

President Prabowo Subianto has sacked finance minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, whom he appointed a little over a year ago.

Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa
September 14, 2026

Director of Nasdaq company convicted of securities fraud

After the SEC and FBI began investigating, Mr Danks and his associate took additional steps to conceal the fraud.

Nasdaq
September 14, 2026

Dompé U.S. agrees to pay $32 million over kickback allegations

Dompé agreed to pay $32 million to resolve allegations that it paid Medicare beneficiary co-pays to induce the purchase of its drug, Oxervate.

Dompé U.S.
September 14, 2026

Oraclum Capital founder charged with wire, securities fraud

“Vuk Vukovic allegedly used interstate commerce to carry out a deceptive scheme involving the purchase and sale of securities,” said FBI assistant director James Barnacle.

Oraclum Capital LLC, Orca Bason Fund
September 14, 2026

Artificial intelligence company Joonko CEO pleads guilty to securities fraud

Ilit Raz, the founder and former CEO of Joonko Diversity, has pleaded guilty to securities fraud for her role in a scheme to defraud investors and mislead them about core aspects of the company she

Ilit Raz, the founder and former CEO of Joonko Diversity
September 14, 2026

FG targets N1 trillion in September 2 bonds offer

The Debt Management Office, on behalf of the federal government, has announced an offer of two bonds valued at N1 trillion for subscription at N1,000 per unit.

New Naira notes
September 14, 2026

Nigeria’s tax ombudsman plans North-East regional office in Borno

Mr Nwabueze said establishing the zonal headquarters in Borno would enhance taxpayer support services across the North-East and help improve the tax-to-GDP ratio.

Governor Babagana Zulum and John Nwabueze