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World

Australia Faces Sharp Decline in International Student Demand as Visa Applications Drop

Australia is experiencing a notable slowdown in international student demand, with new data showing student visa applications falling by 32 percent between 2023...

World

Trump Claims Iran Facing Financial Collapse Over Strait of Hormuz Closure

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is experiencing severe financial strain following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a...

Economy

Nigeria, Oil Firms Record $4bn Windfall as Global Crude Prices Surge Amid Conflict

Nigeria and oil companies operating in the country have reportedly earned an estimated 4 billion dollars in additional revenue following a sharp rise...

Economy

Nigerian Breweries Outlines Strategy to Sustain Growth and Shield Consumers from Inflation

Nigerian Breweries Plc has unveiled key strategies to sustain growth and protect consumers from pricing shocks driven by rising inflation and macroeconomic pressures....

World

MAN Rejects World Bank Call for Petrol Import Licences, Warns of Economic Setback

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has strongly opposed the recommendation by the World Bank urging Nigeria to reconsider reinstating petrol import licences to...

Economy

When Airtime Becomes Credit: What MTN’s N2 Trillion Recovery Reveals About Nigeria’s Economy

In a matter of days, MTN Nigeria reportedly recovered close to N2 trillion in unpaid airtime advances. While the number is staggering, the...

Economy

FG Orders 45 Day Payment Deadline for Advertising Services to Tackle Industry Debt

The Federal Government of Nigeria has moved to enforce financial discipline in the advertising and media sector by mandating that all payments for...

Politics

Aregbesola Calls on Tinubu to Resign Says Renewed Hope Agenda is a Scam

Former Minister of Interior and former Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing worsening insecurity and...

World

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,...

Metro

Daddy Freeze Sparks Debate After Questioning Religion’s Impact on Nigeria’s Development

Popular media personality Daddy Freeze has ignited fresh public debate after suggesting that religion may be holding back Nigeria’s development. Speaking on The...