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Nigeria’s Sovereign-Risk Premium Hits Eight-Month High, Dollar Bonds Underperform Amid Protests

The NGX showed mixed performance this week, with market capitalisation declining on Thursday but rebounding on Friday amid the unrest.

2 months ago

US Defense Secretary Revokes Plea Deal for 9/11 Plotters.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has revoked plea deal for 9/11 suspects, after being criticised by victims' families

2 months ago

Tinubu: My Government Executing Bold Reforms To Tackle Multiple Economic Shocks

Tinubu wants a global tax cooperation to address illicit financial flows.

2 months ago

Protests: Sultan, CAN Plead For Ceasefire, Warn Security Agencies 

Nigeria Inter-Religious Council has called for an end to the ongoing protests, stating that civil unrest worsens Nigeria’s fragile state.

2 months ago

Anambra Governor Soludo Congratulates Legal Adviser Nweke, Other Lawyers on SAN Elevation 

Anambra Governor Soludo has commended Barrister Nweke and other Anambra lawyers for their new Senior Advocate of Nigeria titles.

2 months ago

FCCPC To Penalise Coca-Cola Nigeria, NBC for Alleged Consumer Rights Violations

Coca-Cola Nigeria and NBC have been accused of misleading consumers about the formulation of Coca-Cola Original Taste, “Less Sugar” variant.

2 months ago

Former CNN Host Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk  for Breach of Contract 

Former CNN host Don Lemon has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and X, alleging breach of a $1.5M contract.

2 months ago

Nigeria To Establish Infrastructure Finance and Guarantee Facility with NSIA

FG and NSIA have proposed the establishment of Nigeria Infrastructure Finance and Guarantee Facility to provide funding for infrastructure projects.

2 months ago

Atiku Denounces #IgboMustGo Campaign, Calls For Immediate Action Against Instigators

Atiku Abubakar has condemned the #IgboMustGo campaign, calling it "deeply troubling", urging immediate government action against those inciting ethnic hatred.

2 months ago

UK Fraud Office Charges Former Glencore Billionaire Oil Chief with Bribing NNPC Officials

The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged Beard, ex-Glencore head of oil, with corruption and bribing NNPC officials.

2 months ago

Apple Beats Expectations With Strong iPhone Sales, Forecasts Further Gains

Apple's iPhone sales have exceeded expectations, driven by strong demand for iPhone 15, with revenue growth forecast in Q4.

2 months ago

PDP Blames APC’s Insensitivity for Nationwide Hardship, Calls For Policy Reviews

The PDP has called on the APC government to immediately review its anti-people policies that has led to nationwide hardship.

2 months ago

House Committee Directs NNPC To Suspend $2bn Oil-Backed Loan Plan

A House committee has ordered NNPC to halt oil-backed loans until its investigation concludes, says move threatens local refinery supply.

2 months ago

OPEC+ Set To Keep Oil Production Strategy Steady Amid Market Uncertainty, Nigeria Struggles to Meet Quota

OPEC+ has reaffirmed its commitment to existing output cuts, with the option to adjust the phase-out based on market conditions.

2 months ago

Protests Turn Deadly in Kano As Three Reportedly Killed, 24-Hour Curfew Imposed

Three protesters were killed in Kano State during Thursday's protest, prompting a 24-hour curfew by the state government.

2 months ago

Amid Protests In Abuja, Tinubu Meets Wike At Presidential Villa

Amid the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest across Nigerian cities, Tinubu has met FCT Nyesom Wike at the presidential villa.

2 months ago

Protesters Storm Sultan’s Palace, Demand End To Insecurity, Hunger, Bad Governance

Protesters have stormed the Sultan’s palace in Sokoto to express their displeasure with the economic condition of the country.

2 months ago

Businesses Closed in Ibadan Amid Nationwide Protest

Economic hardship protest in Ibadan has led to closures of shops and markets, with major streets deserted.

2 months ago

AfDB Approves $500m Loan To Nigeria For Energy Transition, Economic Governance

AfDB has approved $500m loan to Nigeria for energy transition, economic governance and infrastructure upgrades, supporting universal access to modern…

2 months ago

Protests: APC Women’s Campaign Council Urges Restraint, Advocates Dialogue

APC Women's Campaign Council has called for calm, advocating constructive dialogue and collaboration over protests.

2 months ago