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World Bank report warns women face deep structural barriers as equality laws remain only half‑enforced

Laws intended to guarantee equal economic opportunities for women are, on average, only half‑enforced worldwide, leaving women with barely two‑thirds of the legal rights enjoyed by men, according to a new World Bank report released on Tuesday.

Congo Basin countries unveil strategic carbon‑market roadmaps to unlock climate finance, forest‑led growth

Six Congo Basin nations have launched new strategic roadmaps to harness global carbon markets and mobilise climate finance, marking a significant step toward transforming the region’s vast forest wealth into engines of sustainable development. 

WHO urges African governments to adopt innovative financing to strengthen health systems

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on countries to adopt innovative financing mechanisms to address the severe health‑funding pressures experienced in 2025. 

Nigeria central bank cuts key rate by 50 basis points  

Nigeria’s central bank cut its monetary policy rate by 50 basis points to 26.50%

Nigeria to start exporting new crude grade in March, further boosting output

Nigeria’s state oil firm NNPC will begin exporting a new light, sweet crude grade called Cawthorne from March

Etihad Airways profits soars nearly 50% as fleet, network expansion support strong demand

Etihad Airways reported a near 50% jump in net profit to $698 million last year, the carrier said on Tuesday, as increased capacity supported strong demand across markets and lifted its load factor