France Wants ‘Clear Message’ From China To Russia Over Ukraine War
France’s top diplomat said on Monday that Paris wants China to send “clear messages” to its strategic ally Russia over its war in Ukraine, after meetings with his counterpart in…
Markets Mixed After US Inflation Data, China Figures Give Boost
Asian markets were mixed while gold hit a record high Monday after data showed a slight uptick in US inflation that Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell said was “in line…
Venezuelan Travel Influencer Arrested Over Alleged ‘Terrorist’ Ties
Popular Venezuelan YouTuber Oscar Alejandro was arrested in Caracas on Sunday over alleged links to “terrorist activities,” his family said, with authorities yet to comment on the case. “According to…
South Korean President Slams Doctor ‘Cartel’ As Strike Drags On
South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, on Monday slammed the “cartel” of medics who oppose sector reforms, saying the government would not back down on plans that have triggered a…
Germany Gives Controversial Green Light To Cannabis
Germany on Monday became the biggest EU country to legalise recreational cannabis, despite fierce objections from opposition politicians and medical associations. Under the first step in the much-debated new law,…
Japan’s Royal Family Makes Instagram Debut
Japan’s royal family is now on Instagram — but don’t expect any candid selfies from its official account, which went live Monday in a cautious social media debut for the…
Afreximbank, Sterling Bank to offer Supply Chain Finance in Nigeria
Afreximbank, Sterling Bank to offer Supply Chain Finance in Nigeria The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has partnered Sterling Bank to introduce an innovative supply chain finance product ‘Payables Finance’, in…
Egypt Gets $820m as IMF Increases Facility by $5bn
Egypt Gets $820m as IMF Increases Facility by $5bn The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the first and second reviews of Egypt’s Extended Fund Facility arrangement…
ABCON Hails CBN’s Decision To Recall BDCs Into Mainstream FX Market As Key To Exchange Rate Stability
The Association of Bureaux de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has lauded the decision of the Olayemi Cardoso-led Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to recall Bureaux De Change (BDCs) into…
NSCDC Anambra Command Arrests Three Suspected Oil Thieves In Ogbaru
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspected oil thieves operating in the state. The state Commandant of the NSCDC, Olatunde Maku, during the…