Hoodlums Vandalize Major Gas Pipeline in Bayelsa, State Government Vows Action
In a recent act of vandalism, suspected oil thieves have attacked the Ogboinbiri/Obiobi 24-inch gas pipeline, located between Angiama and…
Day: April 4, 2025
WTO Director-General Okonjo-Iweala Warns Trump Over New Tariffs
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has raised concerns about the impact of new tariffs…
NNPC Appoints New Management Team, Ojulari Takes Over from Kyari
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has officially welcomed its new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mr. Bashir…
CBN May Slow Down Reserve Accumulation to Stabilize Naira, JPMorgan Predicts
JPMorgan analysts have suggested that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may reduce its pace of absorbing foreign inflows into…
Nigerian Stock Market Experiences Minor Decline in Holiday-Shortened Week
The Nigerian stock market experienced a slight drop of 0.14% in the trading week that concluded on Friday, April 4,…
Tinubu Appoints Ayo Sotinrin as New MD of Bank of Agriculture
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the new Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, effective immediately. The…
Unfair Credit Ratings Increasing Borrowing Costs for African Countries, Says ECA
African countries continue to struggle with high borrowing costs due to what they perceive as unfair credit ratings assigned by…
Nigeria Seeks $10.5 Million Loan from World Bank to Boost CBN’s Capacity and Payment Infrastructure
Nigeria has approached the World Bank for a new loan of $10.5 million to enhance the technical capacity of the…
China Hits Back with 34% Tariffs on U.S. Imports, Escalating Trade Tensions
In a sharp retaliation to President Donald Trump’s recent tariff hikes, China has announced new tariffs of 34% on all…
Trump Suggests China Could Receive Tariff Relief in Exchange for TikTok Approval
President Donald Trump recently indicated that China could receive tariff relief if it approves the sale of TikTok, the popular…
FCMB Records N111.9bn Profit Before Tax for 2024, Announces Strong Growth
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) posted a remarkable Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N111.9 billion for the financial year ending…
IpNX and NCC Strengthen Collaboration to Drive Nigeria’s Broadband Growth
IpNX, a leading Nigerian ICT company and connectivity provider, is deepening its collaboration with the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to…
Experts Urge Export Diversification Amid U.S. Tariff Threats
As the United States imposes new tariffs on global trade, experts are urging African nations, including Ghana, to accelerate efforts…
Global Selloff Accelerates as Japanese Banks Struggle Amid Tariff Concerns
Investors are reacting to a global selloff triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which have significantly impacted Japanese…
Macron Calls for Suspension of US Investments Amid Tariff Dispute
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for European companies to suspend planned investments in the United States following the announcement…
Limited Impact of US Trade War on Nigeria’s Economy, Says Economist Dr. Muda Yusuf
Dr. Muda Yusuf, a prominent economist, has suggested that the ongoing trade war between the United States and other countries,…
Nigerian Breweries Reports N1.07 Trillion Revenue Amid Economic Challenges
In 2024, Nigerian Breweries achieved a significant revenue of N1.07 trillion, nearly doubling its 2023 performance of N599.5 billion. However,…
Nigeria Officially Recognizes Cryptocurrency as Securities in ISA 2025
Nigeria has officially recognized cryptocurrency and digital assets as securities for the first time with the enactment of the Investment…
Naira Depreciates Amid Trump’s New Trade Tariffs and Global Market Instability
The Nigerian naira experienced a significant decline against the US dollar on Thursday, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of…
Telcos Invest in Network Upgrades Amid Tariff Hikes to Satisfy Nigerian Customers
Telecom operators in Nigeria are embarking on major network infrastructure upgrades to address growing frustrations among customers due to poor…