Middle East: UK Inflation Expected To Rise
Experts forecast inflation will rise as the UK continues to be hit by the economic consequences of the Iran war.
The consumer prices index (CPI) rose by 2.9% in the 12 months to July 2026, the latest month for which there is data.
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Nigeria’s 15.39% Inflation Raises Interest Rate Cut Hopes
Headline inflation rate moderated marginally to 15.39 per cent year-on-year in August 2026, down from 15.43 per cent recorded in July, improving the case for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to resume easing of interest rates.
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Nigeria’s inflation slips to 15.39% as food price growth moderates
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined marginally to 15.39 per cent in August 2026, with a sharp slowdown in food price increases helping to ease overall inflationary pressure during the month.
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Dangote Says Male Heir Not a Priority, Backs Daughters to Lead Business Empire
The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, says having a male heir to inherit his business empire is not a priority.
Dangote, who spoke in an interview with ARISE News on Tuesday, said any of his three daughters could eventually!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigerians react as petrol price hits N1,500
Several Nigerians have taken to social media to express outrage over the latest petrol price increase, with the cost reaching N1,500 per litre at some filling stations.
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Oil prices rise as Hormuz talks delayed, Saudi pipeline shut
Brent crude rises nearly three per cent to $107.60 per barrel.
Talks involving Iran and Gulf states on the Strait of Hormuz have been postponed.
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Dangote IPO rush exposes digital capacity gaps as Bamboo login fails
The unprecedented rush by retail investors to subscribe to the N2.15 trillion Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE public offer has exposed capacity challenges among Nigeria’s digital investment platforms, after Bamboo experienced!-->!-->!-->…
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Why I Don’t Want To Be Called Africa’s Richest Man Again — Dangote
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has revealed why he no longer wants to be referred to as the richest man in Africa, saying he would rather be known as the “wealthiest man” who creates wealth for others.
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Nigeria wants to join the trillion-dollar club by 2030 — But can it get there on 144 kwh and…
The uncomfortable economics of trying to build a bigger economy on an energy system that still struggles to power the one we have.
Nigeria has set itself a remarkable economic target: to become a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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NUPRC, Oil Firms Reach 5,250 Bille Residents With Medical Aid
The Federal Government has stepped up its humanitarian response to the prolonged gas seepage in Bille Community, Rivers State, with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) mobilising major oil industry groups!-->!-->!-->…
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