Economy
President Tinubu Says $1.26 Billion Deal Shows Growing Investor Confidence in Nigeria’s Infrastructure
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the successful closure of a $1.26 billion financing deal for Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos–Calabar...
S&P 500 Reaches All-Time High Following Holiday Surge
S&P 500 achieved a new record high, closing at 6,945.77, exceeding its previous intraday peak. This milestone was part of a post-Christmas rally,...
France Confronts Budget Emergency as Administration Pursues Interim Financial Legislation
France's parliament has approved emergency legislation to avoid a government shutdown following a failure to agree on the 2026 state budget. The "special...
Nvidia Reveals $20 Billion Purchase of AI Chip Firm Groq
Nvidia has announced a $20 billion acquisition of Groq, a startup known for its high-performance AI accelerator chips, marking Nvidia's largest acquisition to...
Ndume Urges Tinubu to Stop Tax Act Implementation Due to Investigation Calls
Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to step in and settle the dispute over the new Tax Act...
Nigeria’s House of Representatives Greenlights Updated Budgets for 2024 and 2025
The House of Representatives has recently approved revised federal budgets for 2024 and 2025, totaling ₦43.56 trillion and ₦48.31 trillion, respectively. This decision...
Christmas Eve Set for Record ATM Withdrawals, Anticipating Nearly £370 Million
On Christmas Eve 2025, the UK's ATM network is projected to experience a surge, with nearly £370 million expected to be withdrawn, driven...
PRP Warns President Tinubu of Possible Impeachment Over Alleged Manipulation of Tax Laws
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is facing renewed political pressure following accusations of tampering with Nigeria’s recently enacted tax laws. The Peoples Redemption Party...
France’s Government Pursues Urgent Laws in Light of Budget Stalemate
France is in a serious fiscal crisis as it nears the end of the year without a ratified budget for 2026. The government's...
Italy Fines Apple $115 Million Over Alleged App Store Antitrust Violations
Italy’s antitrust authority has fined Apple $115 million, accusing the tech giant of abusing its dominant position in the app distribution market through...
