In a bold move toward sustainable development and green finance, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has announced a sweeping new policy aimed at unlocking up to $2.5 billion in carbon credit investments by 2030. This landmark initiative, known as the Nigeria Carbon Market Activation Policy, is designed to position the country as a continental leader in…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market is gaining strength, delivering a net inflow of $15.20 billion in the first quarter of 2025 — a sign that the country’s ongoing market reforms and liberalisation efforts are yielding results. The figures, presented during the Nigerian Investor Forum on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings…
After a brief but concerning absence, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is back at the club’s training centre, having recovered from a bout of pneumonia that saw him hospitalized earlier this month. The 47-year-old boss was sidelined during a crucial stretch of the Premier League season, missing matches against Manchester United, Crystal Palace, and Aston…
Thursday began with tragedy for Ukraine as a wave of Russian missiles and drones struck Kyiv, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 70. The assault sent shockwaves through the capital and forced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to abruptly cut short his diplomatic trip to South Africa. Zelensky, who had just met with…
In the early hours of Thursday morning, Kyiv awoke not to birdsong, but to the ominous hum of drones and the thunderous blast of missile strikes. The city was under attack again — this time, a coordinated Russian missile and drone assault that left at least two people dead and over 50 injured. Residents scrambled…
Juventus’ hopes of securing a Champions League spot took a major hit on Wednesday night, as they stumbled to a surprise 1-0 defeat away to relegation-battling Parma. The loss saw the Turin giants fall out of the Serie A top four, with Bologna now taking the coveted final Champions League slot. The match, originally rescheduled…
U.S. President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Wednesday after claiming that a deal to end the war in Ukraine is “very close,” while harshly criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for refusing to recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Trump’s comments, made via a post on his social media platform Truth Social, came shortly after reports surfaced…
In the wake of the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people, the Indian government has announced a sweeping set of security and diplomatic measures. The decisions, which mark a significant recalibration in India’s posture towards Pakistan, were made public following a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security…
In a major move underscoring the Federal Government’s commitment to education, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has announced the disbursement of ₦50 billion to academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities. This funding is aimed at settling earned allowances, fulfilling a key promise made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement…
The European Union sent shockwaves through the tech world on Wednesday, slapping Apple and Meta with a combined €700 million in fines—the first major enforcement action under its landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA). The move, while cheered by consumer rights advocates in Europe, risks deepening tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump, whose administration has long…
