International Archives — Page 33 of 45

May 1, 2022 No Responses

Indians In Nigeria Laud Inauguration of Nigeria-India Business Council

Indians in Nigeria have expressed excitement over the newly inaugurated Nigeria-India Business Council designed to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries. General Secretary of the Afro Asian Initiative for Community Development (AAICD), Nigeria Chapter, Mr Kumar Pravin, in...

April 9, 2022 No Responses

Food Prices Hit Record High

UN food agency on Friday said World food prices jumped nearly 13 per cent in March to a new record high as the war in Ukraine caused turmoil in markets for staple grains and edible oils. The Food and Agriculture...

March 4, 2022 No Responses

Oil Surge Rattles Markets As Ukraine Conflict Intensifies

Oil prices soared again on Thursday as the Ukraine war triggered a dash for commodities that could be in short supply, while stock markets slipped as investors worried about higher inflation and slowing economic growth. Brent crude oil rose more...

March 1, 2022 No Responses

Canada To Ban Imports Of Crude Oil From Russia

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a ban on Russian oil imports following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Mr Trudeau said oil revenues have helped to prop up President Vladimir Putin and Russian oligarchs. Coordinated Western s...

February 17, 2022 No Responses

Heineken To Put Up Prices As Costs Soar

Heineken, the world’s second-largest brewer, has warned that it will increase the price of its beers due to the impact of inflation. The firm, which sells brand including Strongbow cider, Amstel and Europe’s best-selling lager, Heineken, blamed soa...

January 9, 2022 No Responses

Many Dead As Snow Traps Drivers In Their Vehicles

At least 21 people have died after heavy snow trapped them in their vehicles in northern Pakistan. BBC report that as many as 1,000 vehicles became stranded as would-be tourists reportedly rushed to view the winter snowfall in the hilltop...

December 8, 2021 No Responses

Equinix Acquires MainOne For $320m

Equinix Inc, international digital infrastructure company, on Tuesday announced its expansion into Africa through $320m acquisition of MainOne, a leading West African data center and connectivity solutions provider. Charles Meyers, CEO, of Equinix, expla...

December 3, 2021 No Responses

Countries Reach Deal To Cut Trade Costs

Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have agreed on a landmark deal that could cut trade costs by £113bn a year. Some 67 members agreed to cut red tape around licensing and qualifications. The signatories, which include the UK,...

October 31, 2021 No Responses

World Leaders Approve Corporate Tax Deal

Leaders of the world’s 20 major economies have approved a global agreement that will see the profits of large businesses taxed at least 15%. It follows concern that multinational companies are re-routing their profits through low tax jurisdictions. ...

October 19, 2021 No Responses

Buhari Commiserates With America Over Colin Powell’s Death

President Muhammadu Buhari has offered his deepest condolences to President Joe Biden, the government and people of the United States, on the passing of the former Secretary of State, Gen. Colin Powell. The President’s condolence message is contained i...