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Nigeria, China Renew Currency Swap Agreement

China’s Central Bank on Friday said that it has renewed a bilateral currency swap agreement with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The total value of the agreement is 15 billion yuan (about 2.09 billion U.S. dollars), or N3.28 trillion, the People’s Bank
December 28, 2024

Troops Eliminate Notorious Terrorist in Zamfara State

Troops of the 1 Brigade in Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed a “notorious” terrorist kingpin in Zamfara State. Alhaji Ma’oli was killed alongside other suspected terrorists on Thursday. The Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, Operation Fansan
December 28, 2024

Airtel Africa Launches US$100m Share Buyback Programme

Airtel Africa has announced a second share buyback programme valued at up to US$100m, demonstrating the Board’s confidence in the Company’s growth potential, strong balance sheet, and consistent cash flow at the holding company level. The buyback, aligned with Airtel Africa’s capital
December 28, 2024

Suzuki Motor’s Chairman, Osamu Suzuki Dies At 94

Osamu Suzuki, who grew small-car specialist Suzuki Motor into an international brand with huge successes in India, died Wednesday at age 94 after bouts with cancer, the company said Friday. Under the charismatic businessman’s four-decade leadership through 2021, the firm’s sales grew
December 27, 2024

Wike Defends Support for Tinubu, Says He Has No Regrets

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that he has no regrets or apologies for backing him during the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on Thursday at a thanksgiving
December 27, 2024
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