Russia Accused of ‘Staggeringly Reckless’ Sabotage Campaign Across Europe
Richard Moore, the head of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), has unveiled what he described as a “staggeringly reckless campaign” of Russian sabotage across Europe.
Pep Guardiola Reflects on Manchester City’s Form: “We Will Be Back”
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has offered a candid assessment of his team’s recent performances, acknowledging a dip in results while maintaining optimism for the future. In a reflective statement, Guardiola expressed his belief that City would bounce back, even if the timeline for their resurgence remains uncertain. Speaking about City’s position in…
Pump.fun Achieves Record-Breaking $82.8M Monthly Revenue in November
Pump.fun, a meme coin launchpad that has quickly become a central hub for meme coin enthusiasts, has shattered records by achieving its highest monthly revenue to date. According to data from DeFi Llama, the platform recorded an impressive $82.78 million in revenue for November, a staggering 207% increase from October’s $30.5 million. This remarkable growth…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Chief Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Return
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 to End USDC Rewards Program for EU Customers
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 Takes Legal Action Against Google, Calls for Breakup of Ad Tech Dominance
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.
Minimum Wage: Labour and States Engage in Last-Minute Negotiations Ahead Monday Strike
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…
Chad Ends Military Cooperation with France in a Landmark Decision
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…
Ethereum ETFs Surpass Bitcoin ETFs in Inflows Ahead of Thanksgiving
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…
House of Representatives to Hold National Dialogue on Local Government Autonomy
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…
