April 15, 2026/Dangote Group Renowned African industrialist and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2026, reaffirming his standing as one of the most successful and iconic business leaders of his generation. Dangote joins global influential figures from multiple sectors, […]
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War Shock Requires Disciplined Fiscal Reaction
(Credit:Tamer Dagas/iStock by Getty Images) April 15, 2026/IMFBlog By Krzysztof Bankowski, Natasha X Che, Era Dabla-Norris, Rodrigo Valdés Middle East conflict intensifies global uncertainty at a time of strained public finances, underscoring the need for policies that preserve future stability The war in the Middle East is putting pressure on people, firms, and countries […]
World Bank Advice Risks Dragging Nigeria Back into Fuel Import Trap, Violates Petroleum Law — Energy Experts Warn
April 13, 2026/Dangote Group Energy experts have criticised recent recommendations by the World Bank urging Nigeria to deepen fuel importation and fully liberalise its downstream petroleum sector, warning that the advice is ill‑timed, economically regressive and in direct violation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). An energy economist and professor, […]
