Finance Minister Olawale Edun announced the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) approval of a $1 billion concessional loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) aimed at bolstering the budget and enhancing foreign exchange reserves. Edun revealed the loan details, citing a 4.2% interest rate over 25 years with an eight-year moratorium, following a cabinet meeting in Read More…
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Oil slips below $45 on-demand concerns, set for weekly rise
Oil dipped below $45 a barrel, on Friday, on worries that a demand recovery would slow due to a resurgence of coronavirus cases. Although a pledge from OPEC member, Iraq to cut oil output further in August, provided support. The resurgence of infections remains a key issue for the market and demand outlook. Tallies show Read More…