The Rise and Rise of Kemi Badenoch

Global Business insights · Oct 9, 2026 · 14m

Kemi Badenoch is emerging as a stronger Conservative leader, drawing comparisons with Margaret Thatcher through her pro-business, lower-tax message. But can her plans deliver the economic growth that Britain needs? Meanwhile, also in the UK, Andrew Bailey is warning of risk of a Liz-Truss type crisis as markets await UK October Budget.

Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Taiwo Oyedele, has unveiled measures to ease pains associated with high fuel costs. Public transport operators will receive priority access to a 30% discount on fuel sold by NNPCL. Critics say the policy could mark a backdoor return…