Category : Economy
Weaponizing Wealth: The Politics of Freezing Assets
Experts have observed that the centrality of currencies such as the U.S. dollar and the euro has itself facilitated these measures. Thus, politically motivated asset freezes have started prompting some states to reconsider their exposure to Western financial systems
Sovereign Wealth Funds: Global Power, Purpose and Controversy
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, which is operated at the country’s central bank (Norges Bank), recently announced new divestments from Israeli companies, drawing international attention. In August 2025, the fund (the world’s largest, at roughly $2 trillion) said it would exclude six more Israeli firms linked to activities in the West Bank and Gaza.
CBEX Collapse: Building a Strong Islamic Knowledge Base as a Shield from Trials of Time
CBEX launched in Nigeria in July 2024 and gained prominence through its scintillating promise of a 100 percent ROI in 30 days to investors. The promise prompted many Nigerians—mostly get-rich-quick oriented, including Muslims—to invest in the platform without considering due diligence.
Tariff: A Word as ‘Beautiful’ as Its History
What began as a word rooted in “knowing” gradually evolved into one associated with taxing and regulation. And now, perhaps, in the rhetorical hands of Donald Trump, we are witnessing yet another turn in its semantic arc: from taxation to a kind of economic vengeance.
Challenges Faced by the Dangote Refinery: The Role of IOCs in Nigeria's Refinery Sector
Noteworthy, it seems the objective of the IOCs is to make sure that local refineries such as Dangote refinery do not succeed and ensure that Nigeria remains a country that exports crude oil and imports refined gasoline products.
Le Franc CFA : L’Impérialisme Monétaire de la France en Afrique
Le CFA est décrit comme "la monnaie de l'esclavage", d'autres le décrivent comme "votre propre main vous vend". On peut se demander comment la France a pu soutenir un système néocolonial depuis 1945, malgré tous ces scandales.
