Import Duty Suspension on Food Items to End Soon, Says Abubakar Kyari
Minister Kyari emphasized that the federal government’s decision to import food items is a temporary strategy aimed at curbing food inflation and will not be a permanent measure.
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Potential Collapse of the Atlantic Ocean’s Current System: An Urgent Call for Climate Action
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Central Bank to Reintroduce Retail Dutch Auction System (rDAS) to Address Forex Shortage
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its plan to implement a Retail Dutch Auction System (DAS) in an effort to address the increasing unmet foreign exchange (FX) demand from end users. This strategic initiative, as reported by Nairametrics, is set to commence next Wednesday and aims to alleviate the mounting pressure in the…
Nico Williams Set to Announce Future Amid Barcelona and Athletic Club Anticipation
Williams has been Barcelona’s primary transfer target this summer, as they aim to strengthen their squad under the guidance of Hansi Flick. However, the future of the Spanish star remains uncertain, with Athletic Club determined to retain the winger at San Mamés for at least another season. Both Barcelona and Athletic Club are awaiting the…
Nigeria’s Exchange Rate Drops 6.43% in July Despite CBN’s Foreign Exchange Interventions
This decline marks the naira’s weakest performance in four months, with exchange rates fluctuating between a low of N1,500.32 and a high of N1,621.12
World’s Richest Suffer $134 Billion Loss Amid Market Turmoil
Jeff Bezos’s net worth plummeted by $15.2 billion on Friday, contributing to a broader market downturn that collectively wiped out $134 billion from the fortunes of the world’s 500 wealthiest individuals. Amazon.com Inc. shares fell by 8.8% during a widespread market selloff, reducing Bezos’s net worth to $191.5 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index….
US Justice Department Sues TikTok and ByteDance
The US government accused TikTok of breaching the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which mandates that services directed at children must obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from users under the age of 13.
Hunger Protest: Military Poised to Intervene if Protest Violence Escalates, Chief of Defence Staff Warns
The Nigerian military announced on Friday its potential involvement in managing the looting crisis amid the nationwide hunger protests, dubbed #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria. During a press conference in Abuja, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, addressed the issue, highlighting the military’s stance and the measures they are prepared to take. General Musa acknowledged the protesters’…
Cristiano Ronaldo Remains Silent on Future Tournaments; Liverpool’s Diogo Jota Comments
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Dwight Yorke Criticizes Potential Succession Plan as Ruud van Nistelrooy Joins Man Utd Coaching Staff
Van Nistelrooy Joins Ten Hag’s Backroom Team at Manchester United Amid Speculation Manchester United has welcomed a familiar face back to Old Trafford, with Ruud van Nistelrooy joining the backroom team under fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag. The former striker, who scored 150 goals for United over five seasons during his playing career, returns to…
