Economic Partnership Eyes $8bn Trade Value by 2027 Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are projecting a significant rise in their non-oil trade volume, with both countries targeting about…
Uganda Begins Buying Local Gold to Boost Foreign Reserves The Bank of Uganda has started purchasing gold from domestic producers under a programme first announced two years ago, aimed at…
Trump Says Retrieving Iran’s Uranium Will Be ‘Long and Difficult’ Donald Trump has said the recovery of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile will require a “long and difficult process,” as he…
Kenyans Turn to Salary Advances as Payment Delays Bite Workers across Kenya are increasingly turning to advance loans to cope with delayed salary payments, as economic pressures continue to strain…
Nigerian Student Wins Top Graduate Award at U.S. University A Nigerian student has earned the top graduate award at a university in the United States, marking a notable academic achievement.…
Turkish Airlines, Air Peace Sign Deal to Boost Nigeria’s Global Connectivity Turkish Airlines and Air Peace have signed a Bilateral Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) aimed at strengthening air connectivity between…
World Bank Shifts Stance on Dangote Fuel Pricing The World Bank has adjusted its position on fuel pricing linked to the Dangote Refinery, signaling a shift in tone as Nigeria…
Driver in Custody After Unauthorized Night Trip Ends in Abduction of JAMB Candidates in Benue A bus driver is currently in police custody following an abduction incident involving 13 passengers,…
Court Sanctions EFCC Over Delays in Emefiele Trial A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, sitting in Maitama, has imposed a N500,000 fine on the Economic and Financial Crimes…
US Maintains Iran Port Blockade as Ceasefire Nears Expiry The United States is set to continue its blockade of Iranian ports as a temporary ceasefire between both countries approaches its…
Beijing to Launch Satellite Town as China Expands Aerospace Industry Beijing is set to launch a new “Satellite Town” aimed at strengthening the country’s fast-growing aerospace sector, with the core…
Nigeria Targets 6 Million Daily Eggs in $900m Poultry Deal with China The Federal Government of Nigeria is planning a $900 million partnership with China to boost poultry production, targeting…
JAMB to Release First 2026 UTME Results Today The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is expected to begin releasing results for candidates who sat the first day of the…
CBN Unveils New Benchmark Rate to Improve Transparency in Banking System The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a new benchmark interest rate, the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate, as part…
Airtel Nigeria Temporarily Suspends Airtime and Data Credit Services Airtel Nigeria has temporarily suspended its airtime and data credit services, while assuring customers that the move will not disrupt overall…
China Balances Iran War Diplomacy with High-Stakes Xi–Trump Summit China is intensifying its diplomatic engagement around the conflict involving Iran while simultaneously preparing for a high-stakes meeting between President Xi…
