February 16, 2026/Dangote Group … to become number one construction company in the world Dangote Group has signed a $400 million construction equipment agreement with XCMG Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., one of China’s leading manufacturers of construction machinery, in a move set to accelerate the expansion of the Dangote […]
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Brazil Can Boost Growth by Bringing More Women into the Labor Force
(Credit: IMF Photos) IMF COUNTRY FOCUS February 12, 2026/IMFBlog When Brazil’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.2 percent in November 2025—the lowest in a quarter century—it punctuated an impressive turnaround from the pandemic. Yet, while men’s participation in the labor market has returned to its pre-COVID trend, women have fallen behind […]
IOSCO Announces Pre-Valentine’s Day Campaign Focused on Combating Relationship Investments Scams
February 11, 2026/IOSCO The International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) announces the start of a worldwide initiative to raise awareness about relationship investment scams and the devastating effect they can have on an investor’s financial future. These scams are called various names, including romance scams, crypto investment scams, financial grooming […]
