Economy
Nigerian Coalition Calls for Presidential Investigation into Alleged Fuel Smuggling Scheme Through Togo
A powerful alliance of 75 civil society organizations and political parties has demanded that Nigeria's presidency launch an immediate investigation into explosive allegations...
Crude Oil Tumbles 4 Percent as US Consumer Sentiment Shows Modest Improvement in June
Oil markets endured a punishing session Friday as crude prices plummeted 4 percent to $69.05 per barrel, extending a selloff that reflects growing...
Lagos Set to Host Second AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in July
Lagos will once again become the epicenter of Africa's digital trade transformation as the city prepares to welcome the second African Continental Free...
Seun Kuti Calls Out Nigeria’s Failure to Support Scientists and Engineers
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has issued a stark warning about Nigeria's neglect of its brightest scientific and technical minds, arguing that the country...
Taiwan Dollar Strengthens Against US Currency in Tuesday Trading Session
Currency markets in Taipei saw the US dollar retreat against the Taiwan dollar on Tuesday, with the greenback slipping NT$0.006 to settle at...
Nigeria Gas Production Surges 12 Percent as Reforms Attract Billions in Investment
Nigeria has recorded a significant jump in natural gas production, with daily output reaching 7.63 billion standard cubic feet, up from 6.83 billion...
Fort Smith Metro Launches Military Apprenticeship Program and Healthcare Training Events
A Van Buren transportation company is creating new pathways for military veterans transitioning to civilian careers, offering an innovative dual compensation program that...
Aliko Dangote Disputes Forbes Wealth Estimate, Claims Refinery Alone Exceeds $40 Billion
Africa's richest man has thrown down the gauntlet to Forbes Magazine, publicly disputing the publication's recent estimate that pegs his personal fortune at...
Markets Surge as US and Iran Move Toward Historic Diplomatic Breakthrough
Global financial markets opened the week with a powerful surge of optimism as diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran showed signs of thawing...
Nigerian states must disclose how they spend rising revenues, says media publisher
State governments across Nigeria are facing mounting pressure to demonstrate greater transparency and accountability in how they manage surging public revenues, as citizens...
