The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as director-general, solidifying her position as the first woman and the first African to lead the global trade body. This decision, announced on Friday, was made by consensus during a special closed-door meeting of the WTO’s General Council, underscoring her unopposed candidacy…
Coinbase has announced it will end its USDC Rewards program for customers in the European Economic Area (EEA) on December 1, citing compliance with the EU’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. The decision, confirmed in a November 28 email shared on social media platform X, has sparked disappointment and frustration among affected customers. MICA…
Canada claims that Google tied its advertising products together in a manner that maintained its market supremacy and manipulated ad auctions to favor its own services.
As the December 1 deadline looms, Katsina, Zamfara, and Cross River remain the only states yet to implement Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage, risking a shutdown by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). While 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory have complied with the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act, Cross River workers recently staged a two-day…
In a significant move signaling its growing assertion of sovereignty, Chad announced on Thursday its decision to end its longstanding military cooperation agreement with France. This announcement, made public via a statement from Chad’s Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah on Facebook, marks a turning point in the nation’s relations with its former colonial power. “The government…
In a notable shift within the cryptocurrency ETF market, Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have outpaced Bitcoin ETFs in inflows over the past week, reflecting changing investor sentiment and market dynamics. From November 22 to November 27, spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively recorded $32.2 million in inflows, a figure dwarfed by the $224.8 million inflows seen…
The push for constitutional reforms in Nigeria continues as the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution gears up for a national dialogue focused on local government autonomy. The highly anticipated event is scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024, in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in efforts to reshape the nation’s…
Christopher Nkunku continued his stellar form in Europe, netting his seventh goal of the campaign and proving pivotal yet again.
Ethereum’s market performance is capturing significant attention as the cryptocurrency sees a remarkable rally. Over the past week, Ethereum has outpaced the broader crypto market, rising 11.65% to touch $3,688, driven by inflows into spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and a notable shift in capital from Bitcoin. This surge has positioned Ethereum closer to reclaiming…
Frank Lampard has officially been named the new manager of Coventry City, marking his return to football management after an 18-month hiatus. The former Chelsea and England star steps into the role at a pivotal time for the Championship side, replacing long-serving manager Mark Robins following a challenging start to the season. Lampard’s appointment comes…
