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New York, NY, May 24, 2025 – Goldman Sachs analysts have outlined a cautious outlook for U.S.-EU trade talks, anticipating heightened tensions driven by President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and a shifting global trade landscape. With Trump’s re-election and his administration’s aggressive trade stance, including threats of 25% tariffs on EU imports like cars and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political disaster and the obvious breakdown of regulation and order within the state. The president, who made the proclamation throughout a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all of the members of the Home of … Read more
Bitcoin Surges Past $104K Amid US-China Trade Breakthrough Optimism New York, NY – May 11, 2025Bitcoin soared past $104,000 on Sunday, reaching a peak of $105,000, driven by market enthusiasm over a reported breakthrough in US-China trade negotiations in Geneva. The cryptocurrency’s rally, which liquidated nearly $400 million in bearish bets, reflects investor optimism about … Read more
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has renewed its wanted notice for Seun Ogunbambo, Managing Director of Fargo Petroleum and Gas Limited, over allegations of defrauding the Federal Government of ₦976.6 million in fraudulent oil subsidy claims. The EFCC made the declaration via a notice signed by the commission’s Head of … Read more
August 31, 2025 – The United States has sparked international controversy by barring Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and approximately 80 other Palestinian officials from attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York next month, where several U.S. allies plan to formally recognize Palestine as a state. The decision, announced on August 29, 2025, … Read more
UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel has confirmed the bank’s intent to pursue a takeover of Commerzbank, despite strong opposition from the German government and Commerzbank’s management. On July 11, 2025, Orcel stated UniCredit has no plans to abandon its investment, doubling its stake to 20% by converting derivatives into shares, making it the largest shareholder ahead … Read more
Strategic Arbitrage: Financing Growth in West Africa’s Trade Epicentre West Africa, a region brimming with potential and dynamic trade flows, presents a compelling landscape for strategic arbitrage in financing growth. The “trade epicentre” – a confluence of established markets, emerging economies, and intricate cross-border commerce – offers unique opportunities for astute investors and financial institutions. … Read more
EFCC Recovers Funds in N1.3 Trillion CBEX Crypto Scam, Arrests Made Power Title: “EFCC Strikes Back: Ola Olukoyede Announces Fund Recovery and Arrests in Massive N1.3 Trillion CBEX Fraud” Abuja, May 26, 2025 – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), led by Chairman Ola Olukoyede, has made significant progress in addressing the collapse of … Read more
Lagos, Nigeria – Might 2, 2025 – Beta Glass Plc, a number one Nigerian producer of glass bottles and containers, has introduced a outstanding 638.6% improve in working revenue for the primary quarter of 2025, pushed by sturdy demand for its glassware and bottle merchandise. The corporate, listed on the Nigerian Inventory Trade (NGX: BETAGLASS), … Read more
The Electricity Act Amendment Bill 2025 – The Need for a Cautious Rethink Nigeria’s power sector, long plagued by blackouts and inefficiencies, has seen glimmers of hope since the landmark Electricity Act of 2023 decentralized authority, empowering states to take charge of their energy futures. Yet, just two years later, a proposed amendment bill threatens … Read more