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Oil Prices Slip as US, China Concerns Weigh

Oil prices slipped on Monday after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating and official data showed a slowdown in the pace of China’s industrial output and retail sales. Front-month Brent crude futures edged down 37 cents, or 0.57%, to $ 65.04
May 19, 2025

Moses Jitoboh, a former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police and trusted aide-de-camp (ADC) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has died at the age of 54. The senior police officer reportedly passed away on Friday following a brief illness, sparking tributes from
December 29, 2024

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
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