China Taxes Contraceptives as Births Plummet
China will tax condoms and contraceptive drugs from 2026 to encourage childbirth as births fall. Experts warn of risks like unplanned pregnancies. Read more on this policy shift.
China will tax condoms and contraceptive drugs from 2026 to encourage childbirth as births fall. Experts warn of risks like unplanned pregnancies. Read more on this policy shift.
Pfizer shares tumbled after the drugmaker projected flat revenues and lower profits for 2026, citing declining Covid-19 sales and heavy investment in new products like weight-loss drugs.
EEDC blames recent electricity supply decline on gas shortages affecting GenCos, leading to load shedding. The company apologises for the inconvenience and urges customer patience.
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N1.928 trillion for November 2025, a significant drop from October. See the full breakdown for FG, states, and LGs.
The Nigerian Exchange closed the first week of December positively, with investor wealth rising by nearly N1 trillion. The All-Share Index gained 1.08% as market sentiment remained strong. Discover the top gainers and most traded stocks.
Nigerian aviation experts warn new tax reforms from January 2026 could slash sector GDP by 20% and cut 30% of jobs. Learn the risks and calls for government intervention.
India's economy expanded 8.2% in July-September 2025, beating forecasts but facing pressure from US tariffs. Learn how this affects global trade and Nigeria's economic outlook.
Peter Obi questions Nigeria's leadership failure amid multiple kidnappings and attacks. Read his strong condemnation of the security situation and institutional decline.
IMPI reveals Nigeria's PMI expansion for 11 months straight has driven inflation down to 16.05%. Think tank maintains 14% year-end projection and expects MPC rate cut. Read full analysis.
Nigerian equities extended losses as market capitalization fell by N292 billion. 38 stocks declined while only 14 gained. Read full analysis of market performance.
Fertility experts reveal alarming rise in male infertility in Nigeria, with 30% sperm count decline over decade. Dr. Abayomi Ajayi urges lifestyle changes to combat this growing health crisis.
The Nigerian stock market fell sharply last week, losing N1.5 trillion as panic selling over a proposed capital gains tax caused a major sell-off. Discover the key winners and losers and what's next for investors.
Germany's factory orders unexpectedly fell in June 2024, raising concerns about Europe's largest economy. Latest data shows manufacturing sector struggles continue.
Major oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron report significant profit declines as volatile crude prices impact Nigeria's energy sector and global markets.
Poland faces a demographic emergency with birthrates hitting record lows, raising fears of abandoned towns and economic collapse within 20 years without urgent intervention.
Meta Platforms faces massive profit decline as €1.9 billion tax charge from European operations sends shares tumbling. Discover how this impacts investors and the company's financial future.
German chemical company BASF reports significant profit drop, calls on European Union to reduce bureaucratic hurdles affecting business competitiveness in latest earnings report.
Mercedes-Benz reports significant profit drop while reassuring investors about Nexperia chip supplies. Latest financial results show 30% EBIT decline as luxury car market faces headwinds.