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Nigerian firms see relief as easing Middle East crisis cuts oil prices
8+ hour, 47+ min ago (445+ words) The easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the fall in global crude oil prices have brightened the outlook for Nigerian businesses, with companies betting that lower energy costs will ease operating expenses after months of grappling with…...
Trump says Israel exists because of US support as tensions with Netanyahu deepen
2+ week, 3+ day ago (409+ words) Donald Trump, United States president has declared that Israel would not exist without American support and his own leadership, as disagreements with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Iran peace deal and the conflict in Lebanon became increasingly public....
Africa's trade finance gap could widen to $86. 6bn as Middle East tensions linger
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (963+ words) The African Development Bank (Af DB) has warned that Africa's trade finance gap could widen to $86. 6 billion by 2027, with rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East increasing energy prices and tightening global credit. The report, Trade Finance Supply in Africa:…...
S&P says Middle East war to hit African states" credit ratings
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (639+ words) The risk to African economies from the Middle East conflict is likely to worsen if the war drags on, given that many are net importers of oil, fuel and fertilisers, S&P Global said on Wednesday. In an assessment of…...
Netanyahu joins Trump-led board of peace despite ICC warrant
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (561+ words) Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, has accepted an invitation from Donald Trump, the United States president, to join a new body called the Board of Peace, a move that is already drawing scrutiny over credibility and balance. Netanyahu's office confirmed…...
Israel working on plans to support Christians in Nigeria " Netanyahu
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (429+ words) Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel prime minister, says Israel is working on an agenda aimed at supporting embattled Christian communities in Nigeria. Netanyahu made the remarks on Friday during a meeting with evangelical community leaders in Florida, where he described Israel as…...
Like Trump, Israel's Netanyahu calls for end to attacks against Christians in Nigeria
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (216+ words) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for an end to attacks on Christians in Nigeria, echoing concerns raised by US President Donald Trump weeks ago. In a Christmas message on social media, Netanyahu condemned persecution of Christians globally, specifically…...