Trump says he favours abortion ban after certain number of weeks
Former President Donald Trump recently expressed his support for a national abortion ban, with exceptions, but did not specify the…
Day: March 18, 2024
Army Will Enter Rafah Despite International Pressure, Says Israel PM
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, affirmed plans for an Israeli ground offensive in southern Gaza’s Rafah, despite concerns…
Nigeria at wits’ end as oil thieves overrun surveillance
Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, is facing a critical challenge in curbing crude oil theft, with sophisticated criminal networks surpassing…
Senate warns against supplementary budget, excess loans
The Nigerian Senate has cautioned the executive against enlarging the budget size through a supplementary budget, urging instead the utilization…
Notore appoints chairman after three years
Notore Chemical Industries has announced the appointment of Femi Agbaje as the new chairman of its board of directors, succeeding…
Headline: Nigerian Exchange Gains N2.12tn as Investors Anticipate Dividend Season
The Nigerian Exchange witnessed another positive week, with investors positioning themselves ahead of the dividend-paying season, resulting in a gain…
FG eyes $1bn W’Bank loans for IDPs, agric
The Federal Government of Nigeria is in discussions with the World Bank to secure loans totaling over $1bn aimed at…
Vladimir Putin Wins Another Six-Year Term as Russian President
Vladimir Putin has secured another six-year term as Russian president, according to exit polls, positioning him to become the longest-serving…
Controversy Trails Bird Flu Outbreak In Kebbi
Since the declaration of the avian influenza outbreak in Kebbi State over a month ago, a dispute between poultry farmers…
EU pledges billions of euros for Egypt as it seeks to curb migration
The European Union revealed a €7.4 billion funding package and an upgraded relationship with Egypt on Sunday, aiming to address…
Uber to pay $178 million in Australia taxi class action settlement
Uber has agreed to pay A$271.8 million ($178 million) to settle a lawsuit filed by Australian taxi operators and drivers,…
Warehouse developers bet on India as companies look beyond China
In southern India’s sprawling industrial park, land is becoming scarce as companies rush to construct modern warehouses and factories, capitalizing…
Meta, Boeing, GE Vernova join US business delegation to Vietnam this week
A sizable US business delegation, including Meta, Boeing, and wind energy firm GE Vernova, is currently visiting Vietnam, underscoring sustained…
Japanese bank trains staff for a novel scenario: positive interest rates
As Japan approaches the end of eight years of negative interest rates, a regional lender in Kyoto is taking proactive…
Vietnam’s parliament to meet over ‘personnel issues’, says letter to legislators
Vietnam’s parliament is scheduled to convene on Thursday to discuss unspecified “personnel issues,” as indicated in a letter sent to…
Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages
In a rare display of public dissent, hundreds of people gathered in Santiago, Cuba’s second-largest city, on Sunday, demanding “power…
South Korea’s Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol cautioned against the dangers of fake news and disinformation fueled by artificial intelligence and…
South Korea’s Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol cautioned against the dangers of fake news and disinformation fueled by artificial intelligence and…
China foreign minister willing to strengthen communications with New Zealand
China expressed its intent to strengthen communication with New Zealand and collaborate to uphold peace and stability in the region…
Blinken says authoritarian regimes using tech to undermine democracy
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of leveraging technology to uphold democratic principles amidst efforts by authoritarian…