Top Ten African Countries With The Highest Interest Rates
Several African countries continue to grapple with high inflation, rising unemployment, and ongoing monetary and fiscal policy adjustments, prompting many central banks across the continent to revise interest rates in the first months of 2025. In its April 2025 World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded economic growth forecasts
Top 10 Most Affordable States To Live In Nigeria
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for April 2025, revealing that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 23.71%, down from 24.23% recorded in March. This represents a modest month-on-month decline of 0.52 percentage points. According to the report, urban inflation stood at 24.29%
Exploring Market Insights with The Haven Review
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Cardoso – Why Naira Is Stable, More Competitive Payment System
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has explained that the country’s currency, the naira, is a stable, reliable, and more competitive payment system for trade across the West Africa region. He disclosed this in a press conference on Tuesday after the Monetary Policy Committee’s 300th meeting
Protest Hits Benue Over Killing Of Final-Year Student By Police
A protest has erupted in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, following the reported killing of Emmanuella Ahenjir, a 23-year-old final-year student of the Federal University, Wukari, by police personnel. Emmanuella was allegedly shot dead last Friday morning by unidentified police officers at the Wurukum roundabout while riding in a vehicle
Insecurity: Nigerian Navy Establishes Special Operations Command In Benue
The Nigerian Navy has announced the establishment of a Special Operations Command in Makurdi, Benue State, to complement the efforts of sister services and other security agencies to improve security in the Middle Belt region. The Chief of Policy and Plans (Navy), Rear Adm. Ibrahim Dewu, made this known during
Crystal Palace Beat Man City To Lift FA Cup Trophy
Crystal Palace on Saturday defeated Manchester City to lift this season’s FA Cup. The FA Cup final was played at the Wembley Stadium in England. The match ended 1-0 in favour of Crystal Palace against Man City. The game’s only goal was scored in the first half of the encounter.
I Will Stay In PDP And Work For Tinubu’ – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he won’t leave the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, while working for President Bola Tinubu. Wike said he’s not a man that gives to fear, hence would remain with the PDP while working for Tinubu as a minister. He
Mexican Beauty Influencer Shot Dead During TikTok Live Stream
Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old Mexican social media influencer, was shot and killed while live streaming on TikTok at her beauty salon in Guadalajara, authorities confirmed. The Jalisco state prosecutor’s office reported that a man entered the salon in the Zapopan suburb and fired at Marquez during her livestream. The video
Pay Your Electricity Bills Or Face Disconnection – Enugu Disco To Residents
An electricity distribution company, Mainpower, has issued a disconnection notice to its customers in the Abakpa, Awkunanaw, Nsukka, and Ogui districts of Enugu State. The company disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. The disco urged customers to pay up their outstanding electricity bills to avoid disconnection. “Customers are to