Economy & Finance

Hidden dangers every first-time buyer needs to know when using popular scheme to buy a house

GETTING a foot on the property ladder can often feel like a pipe dream for many, but there are many schemes available to make it easier. A shared ownership scheme can help you to buy a home of your own…

Food Delivery Titans Face Heat in Antitrust Probe

India’s antitrust body accused food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy of anti-competitive practices. The investigation revealed exclusive contracts and price parity policies that hindered market competition. As the CCI reviews findings, penalties or mandates for business practice changes could be…

Billionaire Wee Family’s UOB Jumps To Record As Singapore Bank Mulls Share Buyback

Shares of Singapore-based United Overseas Bank surged to a record high on Friday after its billionaire CEO Wee Ee Cheong said they are considering returning excess capital to shareholders on the back of the lender’s robust earnings. “We will consider…

The Entrepreneur empowers 21 businesses; three share R75 000 in funding

The combined worth of the three top entrepreneurs’ prices was R75 000 in funding. The three winners (holding certificates) are, from left: Yvette Meyer (third, South Cape Recruitment, R10 000), Eldri Havenga (second, Precious Life, R25 000), and Themkosi ‘Benson’…

The Richest Family in the World Heads a Massive U.S. Chain

Hop in the jet, kids. We’re going to swing by Malta on our way to Toulouse. Jupiterimages / Getty Images Capitalism can be like a warped and extremely un-fun game of Monopoly, and most people are entering the fray much…

Trump’s victory may affect Nigeria’s inflation – Analyst

Donald Trump It has been projected that the emergence of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States of America may worsen inflationary pressure in Nigeria and cause a dip in the global oil prices which will affect…

5 Shiba Inu (SHIB) Replacements to Invest $1800 in and Return to a $1,800,000 Portfolio After 12 Months

Finding high-potential coins that provide outsized profits might be difficult in the quickly changing crypto scene. Although Shiba Inu (SHIB) enthralled the market with its exponential expansion, many investors are now seeking alternatives with significant prospective growth. Five interesting crypto…

Report: 133.1 million Nigerians at risk of hunger crisis in 2025

With about 5.4 million people, including nearly 800,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women at risk of malnutrition, the report underscores the critical need for targeted interventions. A woman react during a disgruntled faction of older women and Inspired group march with…

Dogecoin Price Prediction: Analysts Sense a $10 Value, Traders Increase Their SOL and DTX Holdings Post Election

The crypto market is on the rise once more after Donald Trump’s US Presidential victory. In this environment, Dogecoin (DOGE) has made some big waves on the price charts. Even crypto analyst Pepa made a bold price prediction for this…

NAICOM sets December 31 deadline for insurance companies to clear outstanding claims

NAICOM Building (Image credit: Nairametrics file) The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has issued a directive to insurance companies to settle all outstanding claims by December 31, 2024, in a move aimed at reinforcing industry credibility and accountability. This mandate was…