The Central Bank of Nigeria Nigerian president Bola Tinubu nominated a new central bank governor on September 15, as the previous incumbent apparently resigned while under security service arrest. Tinubu is nominating Olayemi Michael Cardoso,…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Pumpjacks are seen against the setting sun at the Daqing oil field in Heilongjiang province, China December 7, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday…
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We’re witnessing first-hand an alarming decline of the world’s ecosystems, which is having a devastating impact on the people who rely on them. In many cases, it’s no longer enough to just protect what remains…
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There is nothing quite like a diamond. For many they are the ultimate “I love you” gift, and jewellers will tell you the ultra-hard stones have unmatched “fire” and “brilliance”. The sentimental and aesthetic value…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A gas pump displays the price for E15, a gasoline with 15 percent of ethanol, and various other ethanol blends at a gas station in Nevada, Iowa, United States, May 17,…
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The UK government is reportedly considering scrapping the second phase of its long-term high-speed rail project, HS2. It has been revealed that a cost analysis outlining the benefit of doing so was prepared ahead of…
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If you are a blonde like me and enjoy laps in a swimming pool, you may have noticed your hair acquires a green tint after frequent swims in chlorinated water. This happens to both bleached…
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The Central Bank of Hungary (MNB) launched the second version of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) app in May. But in contrast to most such pilots, the gamified interface is aimed at children. “This…
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© Reuters. Investing.com — Crude prices had first weekly loss in four after the Federal Reserve signaled it might raise interest rates again before the end of the year — and anytime inflation gets out…
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The presenter, comedian and actor Russell Brand is at the centre of a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches, which has reported allegations of abuse made against him by…
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