Russia’s CBR ramps key rate to record-high 21%

The board of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) at its October 25 policy meeting resolved to hike the key interest rate by 200 basis points from 19% to a record-high 21%. As followed by bne IntelliNews, the CBR was largely expected to hike the key intere…

Kaduna State nurses, midwives call off strike

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNMW), Kaduna State Branch, has officially called off its indefinite strike action that began on October 2nd. The call-off of the strike followed a successful negotiation with officials from t…