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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vietnam’s parliament to meet over ‘personnel issues’, says…
Vietnam's parliament is scheduled to convene on Thursday to discuss unspecified "personnel issues," as indicated…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
US House passes bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok or face ban
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill targeting TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance,…
Apple supplier Foxconn sees strong 2024 as Q4 beats forecasts
Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, anticipates a significant revenue increase in 2024,…
Tabcorp CEO resigns over use of “offensive” language at workplace
Tabcorp Holdings announced the resignation of its CEO, Adam Rytenskild, after the board became aware of his use of…
Oracle adds generative AI features to finance, supply chain software
Oracle has implemented a targeted approach to leveraging AI in its business applications, identifying…
FG begins training of inmates, each to get N500,000 after exercise
The federal government has initiated vocational training programs for inmates across 241 custodial facilities…
Israel Uses Starvation As ‘War Arm’ – EU
Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign affairs chief, addressed the United Nations Security Council,…
Why Launch Of Student Loan Scheme Was Postponed – FG
The Federal Government has provided clarity regarding the postponement of the launch of the student loan scheme.…
Food processors invest N23.8bn in Nigeria to cut import bill
Despite facing challenges of slow economic growth and high business costs, Nigeria has secured N23.8 billion in…
Economist Forecasts Lower Interest Rates in Nigeria by 2026
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Nigeria's Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) is expected to drop to…
Fintechs raise interest rates as digital lenders plan hike
Following the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) decision to increase the monetary policy rate (MPR) to 22.75 percent…
Children rescued as Zimbabwe police unearth cult graves
Police in Zimbabwe have apprehended the suspected leader of a religious cult, Ishmael Chokurongerwa, along with…
South African Airways’ privatisation deal collapses
South Africa has terminated a deal to sell a majority stake in its national airline, South African Airways (SAA),…
Paris Club creditors cancel $2bn of Somali debt
Several countries, including members of the Paris Club such as the US, Japan, and Russia, have agreed to cancel…
Alarm as conjunctivitis outbreak hits Ugandan schools
Authorities in Kampala, Uganda, have declared an outbreak of conjunctivitis, a highly contagious eye infection,…
Nigeria lifts sanctions on Niger and reopens borders
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has lifted all economic sanctions imposed on neighbouring Niger, ending an…
Victoire Ingabire: Rwandan opposition leader barred from election
Victoire Ingabire, an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, faces political obstacles as she seeks to…