The tariffs, imposed on a broad range of imported goods, were designed to boost domestic manufacturing and encourage job growth. By Frank Ulom NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – Factories across the United States are facing mounting pressure as tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump continue to impact production costs, with new data indicating the loss of…
Minister of Mines and Geology, Rufin Benam Beltoungou, will outline policy reforms and highlight investment opportunities as the Central African Republic works to industrialize its underdeveloped mining sector CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – As the Central African Republic (CAR) advances efforts to industrialize its mining sector, Minister of Mines and Geology Rufin Benam Beltoungou will participate…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Deutsche Bank stands to benefit from the takeover battle surrounding German lender Commerzbank, chief executive Christian Sewing said on Tuesday. Deutsche Bank is ready to take on new customers, Sewing said at a financial conference organized by US bank Morgan Stanley, when asked about developments surrounding Commerzbank. Deutsche Bank is considering…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The German government has so far mainly used billions in new debt earmarked for investments in infrastructure and climate action to plug holes in the budget, according to an analysis by a leading economic think tank released on Tuesday. Some €24.3 billion ($27.9 billion) in loans was unlocked last year as…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revised its regulatory framework on dormant bank accounts, removing the requirement for affidavits in account reactivation, while introducing stricter controls across digital banking and identity verification systems. The changes were contained in a series of circulars dated March 12, 2026, and issued…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Tricycle operators and vehicle drivers engaged in the distribution of sachet water, popularly known as pure water, in Calabar Metropolis and surrounding communities have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike over what they describe as excessive daily levies imposed by revenue agents in Cross River State. The operators,…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has assured the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) of the state government’s readiness to host the association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Manufacturers’ Summit in Calabar. Governor Otu, represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, gave the assurance on…
By Joe Udo TUNIS (CONVERSEER) – Tunisia has announced plans to significantly expand its main international airport in a project estimated to cost about $1 billion, as authorities seek to strengthen the country’s tourism-driven economy. According to the country’s transport ministry, the proposed development will quadruple the airport’s passenger handling capacity as part of broader…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nigeria’s Central Bank started 2026 with a careful step, cutting the key interest rate to 26.5 per cent while keeping other measures like the Cash Reserve Ratio and liquidity steady – a sign of cautious steering of the financial system. Governor Olayemi Cardoso pointed to falling inflation, stronger banks,…
New capabilities enable businesses to send and receive payments across 170+ countries faster and more affordably LAGOS (CONVERSEER) — Grey, a provider of cross-border payments solutions, has expanded its business banking offering to include USD business accounts, bulk payments, and USDC stablecoin support on a single platform. The expanded offering is designed to help businesses…
