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Nigeria has climbed four places to eighth in Africa's latest investment risk ranking, surpassing Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Namibia, according to a Bloomberg report. This improvement is attributed to economic reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu.
President Bola Tinubu announced that Nigeria's economic reforms are shifting focus from macroeconomic stability to driving investment, production, job creation, and improving living standards, with the banking sector playing a crucial role.
Indian students and unemployed youth clashed with police in the eastern state of Bihar, demanding access to government jobs and transparency in recruitment exams.
The Power Division has identified significant inefficiencies in the procurement of imported coal by independent power producers (IPPs), estimating that corrective measures could save up to Rs380 million annually for electricity consumers.
Egypt's stock market has maintained its emerging market status after a review by S&P DJI. The decision comes after a consultation period with investors and market participants. The market has undergone significant reforms, including the introduction of a new market index …
Iran's top security official, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, has called for reforms in the country's diplomatic behavior following the US's breach of promise in negotiations. He emphasized the need for a change in the method of war and diplomacy, citing the impact of nation…
PM Narendra Modi said the country has moved from 'production-linked punishment' (PLP) to a regime where higher production is incentivised through schemes such as PLI (I for incentive). He vowed to pursue reforms with greater vigour to realise the goal of 'Viksit Bharat'.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spoke with US President Donald Trump in a 'productive' and 'substantial' call, discussing global and regional issues, including the Aukus submarine deal and tariffs.
Raul Castro makes rare public appearance at Fidel centenary event
Cuba's Raul Castro made a rare public appearance on Thursday at a celebration marking the centenary of his brother Fidel's birth. The 95-year-old former president received a standing ovation at the secure event in Havana as the island grapples with a deepening economic cr…
The former governor of Iraq's Saladin province, Ahmed al-Jubouri, has been arrested on corruption charges. He is accused of embezzling funds from Saladin province contracts.
The RBI has taken steps to liberalise foreign investment and fortify the rupee, which could attract $60-70 billion in foreign capital and strengthen India's external finances.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a comprehensive performance review of federal ministries and divisions after Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi's recent remarks sparked debate over the government's overall performance.
A Sri Lanka court sentenced two ex-security officials to death for failing to prevent the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the creation of a task force to overhaul the country's examination system following weeks of youth protests over exam paper leaks.
A fact-finding report from the Prime Minister’s Office has triggered a massive nepotism scandal at the COMSATS Secretariat, alleging that the Executive Director Nafees Zakaria rerouted a lucrative foreign contract to a private firm owned by his son.
Japan PM Takaichi's '0 to 3 hours sleep' post spurs workstyle debate
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked debate over the country's notorious work culture after posting about her chronic sleep deprivation and demanding workload on social media.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has pushed through media reforms that critics say will deepen Israeli press bias. The reforms strip away oversight safeguards and eliminate minimum journalism standards, potentially distorting the media landscape bef…
India's Education Minister, Darmanda Pradhan, has resigned amid widespread student protests over the leak of medical entrance exam questions. The protests, led by the 'Squid' movement, have been ongoing for 10 days and have gained momentum across the country. The minister…
Nigeria to track poverty, incomes as government seeks proof reforms are working
Nigeria plans to publish indicators tracking poverty, incomes and inequality as President Bola Tinubu's government seeks to show that economic reforms are improving living standards in Africa's largest economy.
Punjab's Education Minister has announced that government school teachers will be replaced by university graduates for examination paper checking and invigilation under the province's new education reforms.
Pakistan Railways Posts Record Rs. 115 Billion Revenue but Remains in Loss
Pakistan Railways generated a record Rs. 115.16 billion in revenue, but remains in loss due to competition from road transport.
Telecom Operators’ Association Welcomes Budget 2026-27, Calls for Continued Reforms to Accelerate Digital Growth
TOA welcomes budget measures but calls for more reforms.