IMF Upgrades Nigeria’s Economic Growth Forecasts
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has upgraded its forecasts for Nigeria’s economic growth for both 2025 and 2026. The new forecasts were announced in its World Economic Outlook (WEO), July…
Italy Opens Probe Into Meta Over AI Tool In WhatsApp
Italy said Wednesday it opened a probe into social media giant Meta for potentially breaking EU competition laws by installing its AI tool into WhatsApp. Meta owns Facebook, Instagram and…
Adidas Reports Hit From US Tariffs
German sportswear giant Adidas said Wednesday it took a hit from US tariffs in the second quarter but did not indicate whether it would pass on rising costs to consumers.…
FG Praises Dangote Refinery’s Engineering Excellence, Human Capital Development
The Federal Government has commended the Dangote Petroleum Refinery for its outstanding engineering achievements and its significant investment in developing young Nigerian talent. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr…
FG has not given up on Chibok girls, Leah Sharibu — Gen Laka
…Launches State-Level Expansion of Multi-Agency Kidnap Fusion Centre …UK Condemns Murder of 38 Kidnap Victims After Ransom Payment By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment…
Nigeria’s debt may surpass N200trn by end of 2025, Peter Obi warns
By John Alechenu Abuja— Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has again decried what he described as President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s penchant for reckless borrowing without…
2027: ADC might become another PDP or APC, if…, Lukman warns
…Asks Mark not to allow godfathers hijack party …We’ll stop imposition, reform ADC bureaucracy, Mark replies Lukman …ADC’ll die soon, Obi will return to PDP— Ali Modu Sheriff …Peter Obi…
Vandalism prompts Globacom to relocate fibres in nationwide overhaul
By Juliet Umeh Telecommunications giant, Globacom, has announced a comprehensive network improvement and expansion project across Nigeria to enhance customer experience and service delivery. The initiatives come as the company…
Quality of LG elections still low — INEC
SIECs express misgivings over S’Court judgment on Rivers council polls By Omeiza Ajayi & Eniola Akande ABUJA— The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday lamented the “low quality” of local…
Tinubu’s Govt committed to inclusive development — Akume
…Says No Region Will Be Left Behind, Lauds Ahmadu Bello’s Legacy By Soni Daniel, Abuja Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has reaffirmed the commitment…