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The goal is to reach agreement on such a proposal in the coming weeks so it can be presented to Russia in order to seek a breakthrough before the winter
Business & Economy · The Hindu · Business ·
The Coal Ministry stated that rail loading has also improved, stock depletion and power demand are also expected to moderate mid-October citing historical trends.
Business & Economy · The Hindu · Business ·
A report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development said that greenfield investments are increasingly taking place in strategic sectors. It added that India remains the fastest-growing major economy, even though domestic consumption is starting to show signs of strain due to higher prices
Business & Economy · The Hindu · Business ·
Finwerd, West Africa’s largest flavour manufacturer, has launched its new Beverage Application Traineeship. The two-year traineeship will develop young talents from West Africa into beverage application technologists. These specialists are in high demand across Africa’s booming flavour industry.
Business & Economy · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·
The Enugu State Government has approved the payment of N32 billion in outstanding gratuity arrears owed to retired civil servants dating back to 2000, with an initial N10 billion scheduled for disbursement next week.
Business & Economy · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·
In this interview with Nairametrics, the founder of Sooyah Bistro discusses how the business formalised a fragmented food market, funded its expansion through reinvested profits, adapted to different consumer spending patterns in Lagos and Ibadan, and built operational systems to support growth.
Business & Economy · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·
US President Donald Trump's waiver from sanctions, restrictions and tariffs under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA) gives India temporary relief but offers no lasting certainty, and New Delhi should safeguard its energy security and buy oil on commercial terms, think tank GTRI said on…
Business & Economy · Business Standard · Economy ·
Eight stocks have emerged as brokers’ leading picks for October, with Nigerian Breweries receiving the strongest support among the six investment firms reviewed by Nairametrics.
Business & Economy · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·
Pandora invested $150 million (€132mn) in a Vietnam factory, which it says will operate entirely on renewable electricity. The company also switched to using 100% recycled gold and silver in its jewellery production in 2024.
Business & Economy · Euronews · Business ·
MeCure Industries Plc has opened an offer of up to N14 billion Series 8 Commercial Paper under its N40 billion Commercial Paper Programme.
Business & Economy · Nairametrics · Latest (Nigeria) ·
A prolonged suspension could complicate talent management, however, could accelerate the shift towards offshore delivery and alternative technology hubs, certainly benefiting India, say industry analysts
Business & Economy · The Hindu · Business ·
IT major says capacity is being built ahead of deployment; workforce rises to 5.98 lakh with focus on next-generation skills
Business & Economy · The Hindu · Business ·
[Daily News] Arusha -- Tanzania's ambition to build a one trillion dollar- economy by 2050 will depend partly on how effectively public institutions translate national priorities into results.
Business & Economy · AllAfrica · Business ·
Bank of Uganda’s latest rate hike signals the urgency of stabilising the shilling, but its advice to businesses raises a question: could accepting lower profit margins help companies survive the currency shock and retain customers?
Business & Economy · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) The government on Friday reconstituted the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB), the headhunter for top-level appointments in state-owned banks and financial institutions, appointing former MSME Secretary S C L Das as its new chairman.
Business & Economy · ThePrint · Economy ·
[Nile Post] Uganda and South Sudan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on trade, with officials pledging to establish joint technical committees to oversee its implementation and address delays, high costs and other barriers affecting cross-border trade.
Business & Economy · AllAfrica · Business ·
The Treasury Department published the U.S. budget deficit for the 2026 fiscal year.
Business & Economy · CNBC · Economy ·
In early trials, AI tools in schools speed up students' learning - but can these initiatives be scaled? Liam Taylor reports.
Business & Economy · African Business · Latest ·
Foreign firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho are involved in projects covering 3,000 MW of generating capacity and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity connection to Europe.
Business & Economy · Euronews · Business ·
The Central The Bank's decision is aimed at managing inflation and stabilising the economy. And there is good reason to take that objective seriously. Rising prices erode purchasing power, especially for households whose incomes cannot keep pace with the cost of living.
Business & Economy · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Tesla revealed its next-generation Roadster on Thursday in Texas, with one of the three new versions performing a jaw-dropping kickflip and demonstrating flying capabilities. However, analysts contacted by Euronews Business do not expect the model to generate significant revenue.
Business & Economy · Euronews · Business ·
Deloitte India has raised its FY27 growth forecast from 6.5-6.8 per cent, citing sustained private demand and improving investment conditions, while flagging geopolitical risks.
Business & Economy · Business Standard · Economy ·
Uganda is targeting 10.2% economic growth in 2026/27, but a lower World Bank forecast has reignited debate over oil revenues, tax collection and whether ambitious economic targets will translate into jobs and higher household incomes.
Business & Economy · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
[allAfrica] Walk through Nairobi's Kangemi Market, Mile 12 Market in Lagos or Makola Market in Accra, and you will see stalls filled with fresh produce. Yet behind this abundance lies a difficult reality.
Business & Economy · AllAfrica · Latest ·