Oil firms must verify local content payments – FG
The Federal Government now requires upstream oil and gas operators to secure compliance certificates verifying their one per cent contributions to the…
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Ex-UK PM Sunak appointed senior adviser at Goldman Sachs
The former United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has taken up a senior adviser role at Goldman Sachs—his first major appointment since…
Marks & Spencer blames ‘DragonForce’ for April cyberattack
British retailer Marks & Spencer believes the ransomware group behind the April cyberattack that disrupted its online shopping for nearly seven weeks…
Why Nigeria must lift millions out of poverty – IMF
The International Monetary Fund has called on Nigeria to intensify efforts toward inclusive growth, tighten fiscal discipline, and improve domestic revenue mobilisation…
Fire erupts at Telecom Egypt’s headquarters, injures 14
A major fire broke out at Telecom Egypt’s 10-story headquarters in downtown Cairo’s Ramses district on Monday, injuring at least 14 people…
US imposes 25% tariffs on imports from Japan, S’Korea, others
United States President Donald Trump revealed Monday that imports from at least seven countries will face significantly higher blanket tariffs starting August…
BRICS not a threat, China tells Trump
China on Monday insisted that the BRICS alliance—which includes Brazil, Russia, India, and China—is not aimed at confrontation, responding to United States…
SEC clarifies director tenure rules, eases market operators’ fears
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a guidance note to clarify its recent directive on director tenure and board appointments, offering…
FG launches 2025/2026 technical teachers training programme
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the rollout of the 2025/2026 Technical Teachers Training Programme, a tuition-free, one-year Post-Graduate Diploma in…
BVN enrolment remains free for Nigerians at home — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has dismissed rumours circulating on social media about the introduction of new or hidden charges for the…
NIPOST vows crackdown on drug-trafficking courier firms
The Nigerian Postal Service has vowed to crack down on courier companies found aiding the trafficking of drugs and other illegal items…
China hits EU with new medical device purchase ban
China’s finance ministry on Sunday announced new restrictions on government purchases of medical devices from the European Union worth over 45 million…