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- New Zealand Debt Crisis Ignites New Debate Over Strategic State Asset Sales and Recycling
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Global Economy
As New Zealand’s net core Crown debt is projected to reach $230 billion by 2028, policymakers and economists are re-examining the sale of state-owned enterprises. Potential candida...
- Presidency Defends Massive Infrastructure Loans as Emir Sanusi Questions Continued Borrowing Post-Subsidy Removal
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has clarified that the Federal Government is strategically borrowing billions of dollars to address a critical infrastructur...
- Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s Infrastructure Blitz and Fiscal Discipline Consolidate Political Dominance in Sokoto Ahead of 2027
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Governor Ahmed Aliyu is reshaping the political landscape of Sokoto State through a massive expansion of rural infrastructure and a strict "debt-free" fiscal policy. As the 2027 el...
- South African homeowners to benefit from R180,000 tax saving as primary residence exclusion rises to R3 million
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Section: Africa
A significant adjustment in the 2026 Budget has increased the capital gains tax exclusion for primary residences from R2 million to R3 million, effective for sales concluded from M...
- President Tinubu Assents to N68.32 Trillion 2026 Budget and Extends 2025 Spending Timeline
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, authorizing a record aggregate expenditure of N68.32 trillion. The President also approved a three month exte...
- Knesset Finance Panel Moves to Release Millions in Haredi School Funding Amid Holocaust Remembrance Tensions
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Israel
The Knesset Finance Committee met on Tuesday to deliberate the transfer of nearly NIS 100 million ($33 million) to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions following a court-ordered...
- Knesset Finance Committee Chairman Blocks Northern Leaders From Remote Address During Wartime Economic Debate
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Israel
Finance Committee Chairman Hanoch Milwidsky has rejected requests from northern community leaders to join parliamentary discussions via Zoom, citing the need to focus on a broader...
- Israel faces $11.5 billion economic toll following six weeks of intensive conflict with Iran
Published: Apr 12, 2026
Section: Israel
An initial report from the Finance Ministry estimates the war with Iran has cost the Israeli government approximately NIS 35 billion in direct budgetary expenses. The figures highl...
- Global Energy Volatility Threatens to Derail South Africa’s Inflation Recovery and Interest Rate Cuts
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Africa
A sharp surge in Brent crude prices to nearly $120 per barrel has placed the South African Reserve Bank’s planned 2026 interest rate cuts in jeopardy. Analysts warn that escalating...
- Israel Approves Multi-Billion Shekel Expansion of Arrow Missile Production Amid Iranian Conflict
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Israel
A Israeli ministerial committee, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has authorized a massive increase in the production of Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptor missiles. The deal...
- Nigerian Ports Authority Proposes Massive 62% Revenue Allocation Toward Port Infrastructure Modernisation for 2026
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigerian Ports Authority has submitted a 2026 budget proposal to the Senate seeking to direct 62 percent of its internally generated revenue into capital projects. Managing Dir...
- Singapore Accelerates 2026 Budget Support as Middle East Conflict Strains Global Energy Flows
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Asia
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has announced that the Singaporean government will bring forward and enhance fiscal support measures to mitigate the impact of soaring energy costs. Ra...