In his inaugural address President Bola Tinubu announced the decades-long subsidy on petroleum products was being scrapped, leading to a rise in the price of petrol. Rahul Tandon finds out what the wider implications will be for the country already facing economic challenges.
We speak to the company behind the 3D printed schools being built in Ukraine.
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US steps up to save the Argentine Peso
The US has purchased Argentine pesos, taking the next step in a controversial effort to calm a currency crisis hitting the South American country and its president, Trump ally Javier Milei. In the US though, it's a different story – farmers, especially soybean farmers, have lost ... Show More
8m 56s
Oct 2023
The rising price of fuel in Nigeria
In May this year, Nigerian president Bola Tinubu took office – and announced an end to fuel subsidies. He said the move would free up money for investment in public services and infrastructure projects, but it caused a spike in prices and, in some cases, triggered street protests ... Show More
10m 22s
Feb 2023
Nigeria Is In Turmoil. Can A New President Fix It?
As Nigerians decide on a new president, the country’s economy is reeling. Nigeria’s public debt is growing, inflation is soaring, and half of adults can’t find steady work. People wait in line for hours at gas stations to fill their cars and light their homes with generators beca ... Show More
25m 6s
Mar 2022
Crude Prices Surge, Pres. Biden and a Ban on Russian Oil Imports, Companies Feeling Pressure to Stop Doing Business in Russia, and What to Make of the "Treacherous" Markets.
Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Mike Santoli led the show with news that sparked a surge in crude oil prices: President Biden set to announce a U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas exports. The anchors took a closer look at the latest companies to take actions against Russia because ... Show More
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