Tag: Scarcity
Fresh Fuel Scarcity Looms As PENGASSAN-Dangote Resumes Face-off
The move comes as the affected workers rejected redeployment offers to other Dangote-owned projects located in various parts of the country, some of which they have described as “security hot zones.”...
Fuel scarcity imminent as NLC backs NUPENG strike against Dangote
Nigeria may be bracing for a possible fuel scarcity as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) declared full support for the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) in its standoff with the Dangote Group, signaling a nationwide showdown. NUPENG has announced an indefinite strike starting tomorrow...
Naira Scarcity: Commercial s£x workers decry low patronage
Some commercial sex workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have decried low patronage in their business due to the scarcity of Naira notes. Some of them who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, said the scarcity of the notes was a threat and had crippled their businesses...
Fuel Scarcity: PTOAN distances self from planned protest
The Private Taxi Owners Association of Nigeria (PTOAN) has dissociated itself from the planned mass protest occasioned by scarcity of fuel across the country, saying that protest would not be in the best interest of the association, the business community and the country. This was as the group commended the Group Managing Director of the
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President Infantino will seek re-election in March, FIFA says
Infantino, who had previously announced that he would seek a fourth term in March next year, has faced calls to resign from UEFA, the AFC and CONCACAF, after his plan to sell a 20% stake in the World Cup and other FIFA events was scrapped amid widespread backlash in July. By Reuters September 7, 2026
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US trade war: What if Russian oil is excluded from markets? Envoy Alipov warns ‘world will not cope’
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov stated that the global energy market would struggle without Russian oil and emphasised Russia's readiness to meet India's oil needs amidst sanctions. He criticised pressure tactics from other countries that hinder better deals for India. Russian envoy warns world energy market can't afford exclusion of Russian oil (Images: @AmbRus_India/X, Brian Kushner/MarineTraffic.com)
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UAE introduces new VAT rules for crypto payments
The UAE just gave crypto payments a tax rulebook. The Federal Tax Authority issued Directive on Tax Transactions No. 3 of 2026 in mid-July, laying out exactly how businesses must handle digital currency conversions when reporting Value Added Tax. The core requirement: any company receiving crypto as payment for goods or services must convert those
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BNB Chain prioritizes sustainable business models over gas fee cuts
For half a decade, blockchain networks have been locked in a race to the bottom on gas fees. BNB Chain just stepped off the track. Nina Rong, BNB Chain’s Growth Director, said on September 6 that the network’s priority is no longer reducing transaction costs. Instead, she argued the industry needs to build sustainable business
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DASH Price Eyes $500 Rally as Activity Surges and Financial Integration Expands
The DASH price is gaining bullish momentum as buyers strengthen their control and market activity accelerates. Technical indicators support the recovery, although elevated momentum could bring short-term consolidation. Growing network utility and financial integration further strengthen the cryptocurrency’s broader outlook. At the time of writing, DASH is trading at $66.84 with a 24-hour trading volume