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- Sweden Sees Growth Surge in Private Family Firms After Scrapping Progressive Inheritance Taxes
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Business & Economy
A new study from the Stockholm School of Economics reveals that the 2005 abolition of inheritance and gift taxes in Sweden significantly accelerated growth and investment in family...
- Tinubu Praised for Adaptive Leadership Following Strategic Appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
The Renewed Hope Labourers Network (RHLN) has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of fiscal expert Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance. The group describe...
- President Tinubu Appoints Fiscal Expert Taiwo Oyedele to Lead Ministry of Finance
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed prominent tax and fiscal policy expert Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria's new Minister of Finance to revitalize the nation's economic management t...
- Old Mutual Analysis Suggests South African Treasury May Extend Fuel Levy Relief Using Mining Tax Windfall
Published: Apr 26, 2026
Section: Africa
Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG) indicates that the South African government possesses the fiscal capacity to extend the R3 fuel levy cut beyond its current three-month window. S...
- Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II Criticizes Political Opposition to Past Subsidy Reforms Amid Economic Crisis
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
During a high profile lecture in Lagos, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, argued that Nigeria's current economic turmoil stems from a decade of delayed fiscal reforms. He note...
- Economic Experts Forecast Strategic Fiscal Consolidation Under New Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
Following a cabinet reshuffle, Taiwo Oyedele has been appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Experts highlight his background in tax and...
- Prime Minister Anwar Considers Cabinet Pay Cuts as Middle East Conflict Strains Malaysian Economy
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Asia
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Friday that the government is prepared to implement ministerial pay cuts if the regional crisis in the Middle East continues to...
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Signals Potential Cabinet Salary Reductions Amid Escalating Middle East Economic Fallout
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Asia
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that his administration is prepared to implement ministerial pay cuts should the Middle East conflict continue to destabilize the n...
- Labour Party Clarifies Tax Agenda Amid Heated Exchange with National Campaign
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Politics
The Labour Party has moved to consolidate its fiscal messaging following a period of perceived ambiguity regarding its 2026 election tax strategy. Revenue spokesperson Deborah Russ...
- Nigeria Revenue Service Commissions 16-Floor Abuja Headquarters Amid Sweeping National Fiscal Reforms
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
Executive Chairman Zach Adedeji has officially opened the new Nigeria Revenue Service headquarters in Abuja, citing it as a landmark for institutional renewal. The 16-floor facilit...
- Japan Launches Major Fiscal Audit to Eliminate Wasteful Subsidies and Optimize Strategic Industry Investments
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Politics
The Japanese government has initiated a comprehensive self-examination of ministerial spending and tax-relaxing measures to curb inefficiency. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama ord...
- Treasury Proposals For Emergency Pension Withdrawals Spark Warnings Of Long Term Retirement Instability
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Africa
PSG Financial Services has cautioned against a National Treasury proposal to allow South Africans emergency access to preserved retirement funds. Analysts warn that further relaxin...