International Technology Trump Administration Lifts Export Restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable AI Models July 1, 2026 Ekemini Uba Anthropic is set to restore global access to its highly advanced Mythos and Fable artificial intelligence models after the Trump administration reversed export restrictions that had effectively blocked their public…
Business Economy Local Nigeria Eyes Return to Global Debt Market with First Eurobond Sale Since November July 1, 2026 Ekemini Uba Nigeria is taking significant steps toward re-entering the international debt market as the Debt Management Office (DMO) begins preparations for the country’s first Eurobond sale since November 2025. The agency…
Business Economy International Nigeria Tops African Peers in IMD Economic Performance Ranking Despite Competitiveness Challenges July 1, 2026 Ekemini Uba Nigeria has emerged as the highest-performing African economy in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking 2026, outperforming South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, and Botswana in the…
Business Economy International World Bank to End China Lending by 2031 as Partnership Enters New Phase July 1, 2026 Ekemini Uba The World Bank has announced plans to phase out lending to China by 2031, signaling a significant change in its long-standing relationship with the world’s second-largest economy. The move, outlined…
Local Macroeconomic Market Nigeria’s Economic Gains Face Tough Test as Inflation, Debt and Election Risks Cloud H2 2026 Outlook July 1, 2026 Ekemini Uba Nigeria entered 2026 on a relatively strong footing, buoyed by a recovering naira, easing inflationary pressures and stronger economic growth than the previous year. However, as the first half of…
Business Local Market Nigeria Stock Market Records Historic N13.3 Trillion Loss in June as Investor Selloff Deepens July 1, 2026 Ekemini Uba Nigeria’s stock market experienced its worst month on record in June 2026, with investors losing a staggering N13.29 trillion in market value amid a widespread selloff across the Nigerian Exchange…
