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Tinubu, Shettima, Oyedele for CIBN banking conference

President Tinubu and VP Shettima will attend the CIBN Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja, focusing on building a resilient economy amidst disruptions. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-shettima-oyedele-for-cibn-banking-conference/

Brent tops $88 as US, Iran near possible deal

Brent crude oil prices surge above $88 amid hopes of a US-Iran deal to ease the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Learn how this impacts global oil supplies. Read More: https://punchng.com/brent-tops-88-as-us-iran-near-possible-deal/

Former One NZ boss Jason Paris named new Les Mills International CEO

Phillip Mills will step back from operational leadership after a planned three-year stint, with Paris taking charge in October.

Hong Kong is no longer a Western playground – and it’s not looking back

When it comes to bad prognostication, no one can beat Fortune, which came up with the mother of all “Hong Kong is doomed” narratives. In June 1995, the magazine ran its infamous “The Death of Hong Kong” cover story, predicting its demise…

China Revives Free-Trade Zone Bond Market After 2023 Crackdown

Signs of life are returning to the Shanghai free-trade zone’s bond market, which went quiet in late 2023 after Chinese authorities clamped down on excessive borrowing by local governments.

Petroleum dealers issue 72-hour ultimatum

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Associa­tion (PPDA) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the government over its failure to fulfil promises made by the petroleum minister to resolve their issues, especially the increase in margin to eight…

EVs dominate China’s car market: 5 takeaways from the country's latest auto sales data

The China Passenger Car Association released data Tuesday showing penetration of new energy vehicles rose in July. Tesla's Model Y remained popular.

Zambia to vote as economic hardship tests government reforms

Debt restructuring, inflation and copper revenues are emerging as key issues in the vote.

Oil rises as doubts over US-Iran deal heighten supply concerns

World youth unemployment rate rose last year, U.N. agency says

Some of the steepest increases were seen in high-income countries as artificial intelligence begins to change the jobs market.

New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon Wins Party Confidence Vote

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the governing National Party has backed him to remain leader following a confidence vote.

Enugu begins construction of 3 New 33KV feeders in 4 LGAs

The Enugu state government has begun the construction of three new 33KV electricity feeders designed to end prolonged power outages and provide improved, stable and reliable electricity supply to communities in four Local Government Areas…