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Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of punishing new tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday, as both sides indicated they were close to a broader trade agreement after
Palm oil import bill rises 194% to N23bn
… Stakeholders tie rise to urbanisation, population growth, othersBy Cynthia AloNigeria’s import bill on palm oil rose by 194.4 percent year-on- year (yoy) to N23.16 billion in the first quarter
Campaigns kick off in Nigerian presidential race
Campaigning kicks off in Nigeria Wednesday, five months ahead of elections set to be dominated by crushing inflation and President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Africa’s most populous country is straining
UK inflation rises 2.9% in July on higher energy bills
Britain’s annual inflation rate climbed in July in line with analysts’ expectations, official data showed Wednesday, driven by higher energy bills. The Consumer Prices Index rose 2.9 percent in the
UAE suspends trade, financial dealings with Iran
The United Arab Emirates has said it is suspending all trade and financial dealings with Iran after reporting an Iranian missile attack directed at its ships. The announcement comes after
NPERA commences operations as port economic regulator
By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) has formally commenced operations, ushering in a new era of economic regulation designed to make Nigeria’s ports more transparent, competitive,
NAICOM revokes Universal Insurance’s licence, appoints receiver
By Innocent Anaba The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has revoked the license of Universal Insurance Plc and appointed a receiver/provisional liquidator to commence the process of winding up the company’s affairs.
FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N3 trn
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The three tiers of government have shared N3.007 trillion as July 2026 revenue. The revenue was shared at the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, meeting
First Lady Tinubu Launches South-West Food Bank Programme To Combat Child Malnutrition
Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday launched the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-West to support malnourished children under the age of six, pregnant women
Tinubu Meets Housing Minister, EFCC Chair Over Transparent Management Of Forfeited Properties
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening met behind closed-door with the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma and the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes
