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BOA, Afreximbank ink $1bn deal to support smallholder farmers

Nigeria’s smallholder farmers are poised for major relief as the Bank of Agriculture has secured a $1 billion financing deal with the African Export-Import Bank. The agreement was signed at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 in Algiers, Algeria, by BOA Managing Director, Ayo Sotinrin and Afreximbank Executive Vice President for Intra-African Trade and Export […]

Aviation

Qatar Airways say no service disruption as Israel strikes Doha

Qatar Airways has confirmed that its operations are unaffected by the recent incident in Doha. In a statement on X, on Tuesday, the airline said that its services continue without disruption. “The recent unfortunate events in Doha have not impacted Qatar Airways operations and there have been no disruptions as a result,” Qatar Airways said. […]

Google to revises app rules after EU charges over market abuse
Tech

Google Cloud already monetizing artificial intelligence tools – Official 

Google Cloud chief Thomas Kurian on Tuesday outlined how the company is already turning its artificial intelligence services into revenue streams. Kurian made this disclosure at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference in San Francisco. “We’ve made billions using AI already, ” he said. Kurian noted that customer demand in Google Cloud’s backlog is […]

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NUPENG suspends strike after talks with Dangote Group

The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers has called off its two-day strike after a meeting with the Dangote Group on Tuesday. NUPENG President, Williams Akporeha, said that the Dangote refinery team, led by Sayyu Dantata, agreed to allow its drivers to unionise, according to The Punch. He added that the meeting was […]

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FG releases new curriculum for basic, secondary schools

The Federal Government has officially released the newly revised curriculum for Nigeria’s basic and senior secondary schools, aiming to reduce subject overload, improve skills acquisition, and align the education system with global standards. Announcing the reforms on Tuesday, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, alongside Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmad, said the changes […]

Microsoft sharepoint cyberattack hits 400 victims - Researchers
Tech

Microsoft ends hybrid work style, sets three-day office minimum

Microsoft announced on Tuesday that starting next year, employees will be required to work from the office three days a week. The policy will first take effect in February for staff based near the company’s Redmond, Washington headquarters and the broader Puget Sound area, before rolling out to other United States offices and eventually international […]

Peter Obi
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Obi resumes public engagements, urges investment in SMEs

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has resumed public engagements after a brief health-related break, reiterating his call for greater investment in Small and Medium Enterprises as a pathway to Nigeria’s economic growth, job creation, and poverty reduction. Obi had earlier announced the medical break in a statement […]

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Nigeria sets 2060 target for net-zero emissions

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria’s pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2060, aiming to balance the greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere with those removed. Former President Muhammadu Buhari set Nigeria’s target for net-zero emissions by 2060 at the 2021 COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. On Monday, President Tinubu reaffirmed this commitment at the […]

China denies link to cyberespionage group accused of targeting Singapore
Banking

Ex-Bank of China VP under investigation for violations

The former vice president of the Bank of China, Lin Jingzhen, has been reported to be under investigation for suspected severe violations of Party discipline and the law. This is according to an official statement released on Tuesday. Lin’s case is being investigated by the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and […]

Walmart increases stake in Flipkart with 3.5bn
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Walmart to launch first branded stores in South Africa

Walmart on Tuesday announced plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year, signaling the retail giant’s push to expand its footprint across the African continent. The move aims to provide South African consumers with greater access to high-quality, affordable merchandise. The announcement comes on the heels of Walmart’s inaugural Growth […]

Seven banks paid N392.53bn in taxes in first half of 2024
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New tax laws officially published to overhaul fiscal framework

Nigeria has officially published its long-awaited tax reform laws in the government gazette, marking a significant overhaul of the nation’s fiscal framework. Signed into law on June 26, 2025, the reforms create a new foundation for taxation, administration, and revenue collection in Africa’s largest economy. Confirming the publication on his official X handle, the Chairman […]