Emerging Markets
Latin America, Africa and the Middle East: the currencies, commodities and companies of the emerging world.
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Nigeria’s care economy belongs in policy, not just household budgets
Before most Nigerians begin their working day, millions of women have already prepared meals, bathed children, organised school jo…
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MTN Nigeria’s local workforce hits 99.85% as jobs top 2 million
MTN Nigeria has created more than two million direct and indirect jobs through its trade partners and agents over its read more MT…
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Falklands: Chilean shipping line drives new link and promotes Expo with Islands and Punta Arenas products
The formalization of a regular commercial maritime link between the Falklands and Chile, together with the promotion of an Expo of…
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TCN declares Force Majeure as three towers collapse on Birnin Kebbi–Niamey line
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared Force Majeure on the 132kV Birnin Kebbi–Niamey Transmission Line after thre…
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Liberia’s rule of law risk and a contract with the caveat
Liberia occupies a unique but precarious niche in the comity of frontier markets. On one hand, it offers abundant natural read mor…
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‘We operate people-centric model where employees are as important as hotel guests’
Recently, some members of the Hotel and Personal Services Senior Staff Association (HOPSSSA), an affiliate of the Trade Union Cong…
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NEC seeks stronger agriculture, energy, manufacturing sectors to strengthen economic gains
…Endorses Revised National Social Protection Policy …As FG commences rehabilitation of 13 Police training institutions…
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Umahi orders Hartland MD’s arrest over N14 billion road project
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of Hartland Civil Engineering Construction over th…
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Saudi Arabia sets new work visa limits for businesses hiring foreign workers
Saudi Arabia has introduced new limits on the number of work visas that newly established businesses can obtain, creating a sharpe…
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Nigerians below 40 years drive 75% of new pension accounts
….driven by digital onboarding and aggressive public sensitization   Young persons, below the age of 40 years in Nigeri…
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How SIAT Group built an African agro-industrial legacy across generations
SIAT Group, the African agro-industrial company and majority shareholder of Presco Plc, is positioning its next phase of growth ar…
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The credit system that can’t see most of Africa: What banks need to change
There’s a noticeable paradox in South Africa’s credit market that illustrates a challenge across the continent. South African bank…
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NGX group says FTSE RUSSELL confirmation opens new chapter for nigeria’s capital market
FTSE Russell has confirmed, in a market notice published on Thursday, 27 August 2026, that Nigeria’s reclassification from Unclass…
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Mexico Investment Mood Hits a Record Low in Employer Survey
Mexico's main employers' federation says the appetite to invest in Mexico has collapsed to 23 percent of its members. Official dat…
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Sahara Power begins construction of $12 million 12MW power plant in Lagos
Africa’s largest private power business, Sahara Power Enterprises Group (SPEG), has commenced construction of a 12MW Independent P…
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Firm promotes Nigerian cuisine through nationwide cooking initiative
Fiesta Foods, a subsidiary of Sayed Farms, has concluded the maiden edition of its #CookWithFiesta campaign, a corporate social re…
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Cerimedo’s corporate ties to inner circle of Argentina’s SIDE spy agency
Shared addresses and interlocking companies. Corporate records reveal a web of businesses linking Fernando Cerimedo, President Mil…
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FG lauds NGX Group, SEC, CBN, CSCS as FTSE reclassifies Nigeria to Frontier market status
The Federal Ministry of Finance has welcomed the confirmation by global index provider FTSE Russell that Nigeria’s capital m…
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Brazil Books Its Third Biggest July Primary Surplus Since 1997
The primary surplus in Brazil came from oil money and a shifted court-payment calendar. The year to date is still deep in deficit.…
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Argentina Lithium: China’s Ganfeng Locks In a Three-Project Salta Megadevelopment
China's Ganfeng signed definitive deals to consolidate three Salta lithium projects into the PPG joint venture, targeting 150,000 …
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FG says Nigeria’s FTSE return validates economic reforms
The Federal Government has welcomed Nigeria’s return to Frontier Market status following its reclassification by global index prov…
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Healthcare in Argentina for Foreign Residents 2026
Practical 2026 guide to healthcare in Argentina for foreign residents, expats and nomads: public vs private, new insurance rules, …
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Brazil Court Majority Backs Foreign Profits Tax in Vale Case
Six justices have backed taxing profits that Brazilian groups earn through subsidiaries abroad. The foreign profits tax vote close…
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Benin, Togo, Niger owe Nigeria $11.16 million in 2025 electricity bills
Benin, Togo and Niger owed Nigeria $11.16 million in electricity bills at the end of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity R…