Civil Society Leaders Urge Halt to Shell Petroleum Sale in Nigeria
A coalition of civil society leaders has united in a call for the cessation of the sale of Shell Petroleum…
Lord Jacob Rothschild, a Renowned Financier Passes Away at 87
Lord Jacob Rothschild, a prominent financier and member of the esteemed Rothschild banking family, has passed away…
FEC Approves Construction Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
During a session chaired by President Bola Tinubu, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the green light…
Alphabet’s Stock Faces $90 Billion Market Value Fall
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, witnessed a significant downturn on Monday, shedding approximately $90…
Tinubu Orders Full Implementation of Oronsaye Report
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, directed the comprehensive implementation of the Oronsaye report, a significant…
Don Jazzy Acquires Majority Stake in Mavin Global
"Universal Music Group (UMG) has finalized the acquisition of a majority stake in Mavin Global (Mavin), a renowned…
Nigeria’s Economy Grapples with FX Market Distortions
Nigeria's economy confronts formidable challenges stemming from global shocks, fiscal mismanagement, and a…
FG Proposes 20% Tax on Sugar Beverages, to Combat Overconsumption
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to introduce a 20% tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) as a…
Naira Sees Mixed Fortunes in Official Exchange Rate
On February 26, 2024, the Nigerian Naira witnessed a notable appreciation against the US dollar, with the official…
FBN Holdings Emerges as Nigeria’s Most Capitalized Bank
On Monday, February 25th, 2024, FBN Holdings, Nigeria's oldest bank, achieved the distinction of becoming the most…
Mark Zuckerberg Discusses AI with Japanese Prime Minister
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms, engaged in discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) with…
Bitcoin Tops $57 000 as Large Players Enter Market
Bitcoin reached a two-year high on Tuesday, driven by indications of significant investments from major players in…
Russia Implements Six-Month Ban on Gasoline Exports
In a bid to stabilize prices amidst rising demand from consumers and farmers, Russia has announced a six-month ban…
CEO of Air Peace Limited Reveals Reasons for Choosing Gatwick Airport
Allen Onyema, the Chairman and CEO of Air Peace Limited, revealed that the airline opted for Gatwick Airport to…
Leatherback Set to Expand Internationally After EFCC’s Probing
Leatherback, a financial services technology company, is set to expand internationally with offices in the United…
Price of Foreign Rice Surges to N88,000, Experts Traces Cause
The cost of a 50kg bag of foreign rice has skyrocketed to over N88,000 in major stores across Nigeria, marking a…
Companies in China Abandon Plans for IPOs over Tight Scrutiny
Companies have rushed to abandon their plans for initial public offerings (IPOs) in China this year due to the…
Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced plans to establish a team dedicated to addressing disinformation…
UK Regulators Warn Fundamental issues with Housebuilding
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in Britain highlighted fundamental problems within the housebuilding…
US Investors Reduce Expectations Over Fed Rate Cut in 2024
A sell-off in the U.S. government bond market is gaining momentum, fueled by a robust economy that diminishes…
Downturn in US Refining Activity Tightens Diesel Supply
In recent weeks, a downturn in U.S. refining activity and disruptions to global trade have led to a tightening of…
CBN Pegs Payment of Cash Dollar at $500
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has pegged the payment of cash dollar purchase to a customer at $500 saying that…
Tinubu Holds Emergency Meeting with Dangote, Elemelu and Others Over Econom
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took proactive steps to address the escalating economic challenges facing the…
Dangote, Tony Elemelu, Others Join Economic Advisory Committee
President Bola Tinubu inaugurated an Economic Advisory Committee on Sunday, consisting of prominent figures in the…
Geometric Power Plant in Aba Gets Commissioned by Pres. Tinubu Today
Today, February 26, 2024, marks a historic moment for Aba as President Bola Tinubu commissions the Geometric power…
European Union Commences 4-Day Working Visit to Nigeria
The Council of European Union’s Africa Working Party (COAFR) has commenced its first-ever four-day working visit…
AVA Global Asset Launches 20bn Fund for Infrastructure Development
Ava Global Asset Managers Limited, a member of the AVA Capital Group, is launching a N20 billion fund as part of…
NAPPS Decries Multiple Taxation by FG- Samira Jibril
Samira Jibril, the president of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), expressed…
Poverty Level Increases in Nigeria Despite High GDP Rate- Experts
The rise in the price of goods and commodities in Nigeria, despite the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rising above 3…
NLC Raises Concern Over Alledged Violence Against Members
Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has raised concerns about the federal…