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A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria‘s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Murtala Sagagi, has highlighted the complex nature of Nigeria’s inflation challenges. According to him, mere monetary policy readjustments will have a limited impact on inflation rates without simultaneous efforts to tackle the underlying issues of insecurity and food shortages. According to his statement during the last MPC meeting held between 26 and 27 February, the country needs a comprehensive approach to tackle inflationary pressure.…

A new report found that New York City is the No. 1 place for ultra-high-net-worth individuals to own a property.Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.New York still leads the U.S. and the world when it comes to wealthy cities.With nearly 350,000 millionaires and 60 billionaires, the Big Apple is the richest…

The Nike logo is displayed at a Nike Well Collective store on February 16, 2024 in Glendale, California. Mario Tama | Getty ImagesNike on Thursday reported holiday sales that beat estimates, helped by better than expected growth in North America.Here's how the company performed compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv:Earnings per share: 77 cents vs. 74 cents expectedRevenue: $12.43 billion vs. $12.28 billion expectedThe company's reported net…

DR Richardson and Josh Lake founded Elephant Energy in 2021 with a mission to simplify electrifying homes. “We wanted to make it dramatically easier and more affordable to make homes more energy efficient,” Richardson said. But making your home more energy efficient can be daunting, so Elephant Energy created a tool to provide an electrification roadmap. “It’s a simple, approachable way for homeowners to get the answer,” Richardson said. “Every home is a little different. This helps you create a custom plan for your…

Lululemon on Thursday reported holiday earnings that topped expectations, but the athletic apparel retailer's guidance came in below estimates as its growth in North America stagnates.Here's how company did in its fourth fiscal quarter compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv:Earnings per share: $5.29 vs. $5.00 expectedRevenue: $3.21 billion vs. $3.19 billion expectedThe company's reported net income for the three-month period that ended Jan. 28…

Passengers check in for United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, Dec. 13, 2022.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesHere's a friendship test: Would you share your frequent flyer miles with your pals? United Airlines is betting customers will be open to it.The airline on Thursday started allowing members of its MileagePlus loyalty program to pool their frequent flyer miles and tap into that stash for trips on United.A "pool leader" can pick up to four other family members or friends to participate…

Boxes of Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024. Hollie Adams | ReutersMedicare can start covering certain weight loss drugs for the first time – as long as they are approved for an added health benefit, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Thursday.That opens up the door for broader coverage of some highly popular weight loss medications such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, which is now approved in the U.S. for heart health. Those treatments have skyrocketed in demand…

Five Below logged a big jump in sales in the latest quarter amid a real estate expansion plan, but said its profitability was hit by higher-than-expected shrinkage, including theft. Five Below logged a big jump in sales in the latest quarter amid a real estate expansion plan, but said its profitability was hit by higher-than-expected shrinkage, including theft. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In…

By JESSE BEDAYN (Associated Press/Report for America) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Colorado judge on Thursday granted a defense request to delay the criminal case against two Colorado funeral home operators accused of letting nearly 200 corpses decay, in some cases for years, angering some families of the deceased who are eager for the case to be resolved. Jon and Carie Hallford are now scheduled to enter pleas to the numerous felony charges they face in June, with a tentative trial date in October. That would be a year…

The most expensive home ever sold in the Denver area is officially off the market — and Russell Wilson took a $3.5 million loss to seal the deal. Wilson, the former Denver Broncos quarterback who was cut from the team earlier this month, sold his 20,000-square-foot Cherry Hills Village mansion for $21.5 million Wednesday, according to Arapahoe County public records. The quarterback and his wife, singer-songwriter Ciara, moved into 10 Cherry Hills Park Drive in April 2022, just weeks after the Seattle Seahawks traded…