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Lagos Govt Begins Demolition of Unapproved Buildings as Amnesty Period Ends Lagos, March 31, 2025 – The Lagos State Government has launched a sweeping demolition campaign targeting unapproved and illegal structures across the state, following the expiration of an extended amnesty period on Sunday, March 30. The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), tasked with … Read more
U.S. to Launch Visa Bond Pilot Program Requiring Up to $15,000 for Some Tourist and Business Visas WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 5, 2025 – The U.S. State Department has announced a new pilot program set to begin on August 20, 2025, that could require certain applicants for B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visas to post … Read more
The Nigerian insurance sector has shown remarkable performance in 2025, with the NGX Insurance Index delivering a year-to-date gain of 74.18%, making it the second-best performing sector after consumer goods. Below is a list of the top 10 best-performing insurance stocks in Nigeria for 2025 so far, based on year-to-date returns as reported by Nairametrics … Read more
Abia State Government Signs MoU with MTN Nigeria to Drive Digital Transformation UMUAHIA, Nigeria, May 14, 2025 – The Abia State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Nigeria to advance the state’s digital transformation agenda, aiming to position Abia as a digitally empowered economy and innovation hub. The agreement, announced by … Read more
Jakarta, July 10, 2025 — Indonesia and the United States are moving toward a broader partnership in the critical minerals sector following a “positive” meeting in Washington, according to Indonesia’s chief negotiator, Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto. The discussions, held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, addressed looming U.S. tariffs and explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation in … Read more
Istanbul, March 23, 2025 – Officials from the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) are set to hold a critical meeting with executives from the country’s commercial banks on Sunday, according to banking sources familiar with the matter. The discussions come as Turkish financial markets grapple with heightened volatility, spurred by recent political … Read more
A measure in the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), approved by key U.S. Congressional committees in July 2025, proposes that the Pentagon investigate whether BOE Technology Group Co., one of Apple’s display suppliers, should be listed as a Chinese military company. If passed, the NDAA, considered a “must-pass” bill due to its role in … Read more
Lagos, May 7, 2025 – CFG Africa, a leading financial services firm formed by the merger of Maynard Partners and Concreed Capital, has announced the launch of its Naira Fixed Income Fund, a strategic response to Nigeria’s volatile economic landscape. The fund, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria, targets institutional and … Read more
CAC Postpones New Service Fees Implementation to October 1, 2025, Amid Transitional Challenges August 31, 2025, Abuja, Nigeria – The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria has announced a further postponement of its revised service fee structure, originally set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and later delayed to September 1, 2025. The new … Read more
Saudi Arabia Announces 30-Day Grace Period for Expired Visit Visas Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a move aimed at easing travel disruptions, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a 30-day extension for expired visit visas, allowing travelers additional time to exit the Kingdom without penalties. Key Details of the Visa Extension ✔ Who … Read more