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China’s Manufacturing Activity Hits Five-Month Low Amid Weak Demand

China's manufacturing PMI fell to 49.4 in July, indicating continued contraction due to weak demand and low prices.

2 months ago

Bank of Japan Surprises Markets with Rate Hike, Bond Buying Reduction Plan

The Bank of Japan has raised rates and halved bond purchases, signaling a shift from a decade of stimulus.

2 months ago

EFCC Probes NAHCON Chief Arabi Amid N200bn Hajj Fund Mismanagement Allegations

NAHCON boss Arabi is being interrogated by EFCC about the handling of approximately N200bn meant for the 2020, 2021 hajj.

2 months ago

Olympic Triathlons To Proceed As Seine’s Water Quality Clears

The Olympic triathlons are set to proceed as Seine water quality clears, following Tuesday’s postponement due to pollution concerns.

2 months ago

Babachir Lawal Urges Tinubu to Address Nation Amidst Growing Discontent, Says Nigerians Are Frustrated

Former SGF Babachir Lawal has called on Tinubu to make a national broadcast and cabinet reshuffle to address Nigerians’ frustrations.

2 months ago

Ghana Passes Landmark Law To Boost Women’s Participation In Governance

Ghana has passed a law to boost women's participation in governance to 30% by 2030, aiming for greater gender equality.

2 months ago

Nationwide Protests To Begin On Thursday Amid Court Ordered Restriction of Movement In Lagos

Protests against the Tinubu administration are set to start on August 1, with court-imposed restrictions and heightened security.

2 months ago

Investigation Ongoing As ARM Pensions Employee Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped By Executive Director

ARM employee Ogochukwu Odogwu has accused Executive Director Abisola Onigbogi of drugging and raping her during an office party.

2 months ago

Nigeria Youth Organisation Urges Tinubu to Cut Cabinet Size Ahead of Major Protest

As protests loom, the NYO has demanded reductions in government spending to channel funds into infrastructure and poverty alleviation.

2 months ago

Olympics: Registration Error Excludes Nigerian Sprinter Favour Ofili From 100 Metres  

Favour Ofili won’t compete in the 100m at the 2024 Olympics due to a registration error by Nigeria.

2 months ago

Nigeria Expands Free CNG Conversion Programme Nationwide 

In a bid to reduce fuel costs, the government has launched free CNG conversion for commercial vehicles across the country

2 months ago

Obaseki Vows to Make Edo Workers Earn The Highest Wages in Nigeria

Obaseki has promised that no worker in Nigeria will earn more than those in Edo, highlighting investment in workforce welfare

2 months ago

N4.2bn For Moribund Ajaokuta Steel Workers Unacceptable, Says Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for clarity on the N4.2bn personnel budget for Ajaokuta Steel, questioning the existence of said workforce.

2 months ago

Obasanjo Urges Continuity in Public Service Reforms, Calls For Consistent Personnel

Former President Obasanjo has emphasised the need for continuity and commitment in ongoing public service reforms for economic development.

2 months ago

Super Falcons Nurse Big Hope of Victory Against Previous Olympic Victims, Japan

Despite two consecutive losses, Nigeria's Falcons believe they can beat Japan to earn a place in the quarter-finals.

2 months ago

House Committee Gives 60-Day Deadline To Finance Ministry, Demands Automation of Foreign Currency Collection

The House Committee has mandated the implementation of automated systems for foreign currency collection in Nigeria's missions in 60 days.

2 months ago

Senate Hails Tinubu, Says His Decision Of Naira-Based Crude Sales Will Boost Nigerian Economy, Strengthen Naira

The Senate has backed President Tinubu's directive to sell crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in Naira, citing economic stability.

2 months ago

Protests Erupt in Venezuela After President Maduro Declared Winner in Controversial Election

Protests have erupted in Venezuela after Maduro was declared winner in the Presidential election, with the opposition alleging fraud.

2 months ago

Health Mother Foundation Says GMO Introduction into Nigeria a Mistake, Warns of Threat to Food Security

HOMEF has tagged GMO introduction in Nigeria a mistake, claiming it threatens food security and reduces biodiversity.

2 months ago

OPC: Tinubu Should Open Borders, Slash Petrol and Electricity Prices

OPC President Afolabi has urged dialogue between the government and protest leaders on living costs, advising protesters to stay non-violent.

2 months ago