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Iran Estimates $270 Billion War Damage from US and Israel Conflict
The Iranian government has estimated that the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel has caused economic losses of approximately $270 billion,...
Trump Criticizes Meloni Over Refusal to Join Iran War Sparks Diplomatic Tension
United States President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over her refusal to support involvement in the ongoing conflict...
Experts Warn World Bank Fuel Import Advice Could Undermine Nigeria’s Energy Independence
Energy experts have strongly criticised recent recommendations by the World Bank urging Nigeria to deepen fuel importation and fully liberalise its downstream petroleum...
Iran Condemns US Maritime Blockade as Tensions Rise in Gulf Region
Iran has strongly condemned a United States maritime blockade around its ports, calling it a serious violation of national sovereignty and international law....
Executions Surge in Iran as NGOs Warn of Rising Death Penalty Use
Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, marking a sharp increase and raising fears of even more hangings amid tensions involving...
Pope Leo XIV Declines Debate with Trump, Calls for Peace
Pope Leo XIV has stated that he has no intention of engaging in a debate with Donald Trump following criticism from the US...
CPPE Rejects World Bank Call for Increased Imports, Warns of Economic Risks
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has strongly opposed a recommendation by the World Bank urging Nigeria to increase the importation...
Trump Threatens Strait Blockade as US Iran Talks Collapse
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for an immediate naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the breakdown of peace talks...
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N1.36 Trillion as Bullish Momentum Continues
The Nigerian stock market sustained its upward trend last week, with investors recording a gain of N1.359 trillion as bullish sentiment continued to...
Middle East Tensions Rise as US Iran Talks Collapse and Strait of Hormuz Blockade Ordered
A wave of anxiety has spread across the Middle East following the collapse of high stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran,...
