France Imposes Ban On Fresh Protests
French authorities on Thursday imposed bans or restrictions on fresh protests springing up in the wake of demonstrations last weekend that degenerated into the country’s worst street violence in years.…
FIFA Approves NFF Normalisation Committee, Sets May 2027 Deadline
FIFA has approved the appointment of a Normalisation Committee to oversee the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), paving the way for administrative reforms and fresh elections following months…
NEC Approves 90-Day Economic Plan to Reduce Cost of Living
The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at easing the cost of living for Nigerians, improving food affordability, creating jobs and attracting investment. The…
Canada Opens Free Trade Talks With Turkey
Canada, which is in the midst of a trade war with the United States, opened talks with Turkey Thursday on a free trade agreement during a landmark visit by Prime…
Alleged N1.06bn Fraud: EFCC Secures Court Order to Freeze Suspect’s Account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, Ikoyi, has secured a court order to freeze an account belonging to Yili Fu Liang Trading Co. Ltd over…
Five Things To Know As French Bond Yield Tops 5%
A sell-off in French government bonds amid a budget standoff and after violent protests pushed the yield on the benchmark 10-year note past five percent Wednesday, the highest level since…
UK Inflation Jumps More Than Expected On Rising Fuel Costs
Britain’s annual inflation rate accelerated by more than expected in September, rising to 3.5 percent on surging fuel prices, official data showed Wednesday. The Consumer Prices Index jumped from an…
RMD Set To Keynote 2026 Digital Content Regulation Conference In Lagos
Veteran actor, filmmaker, and former Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), has been named keynote speaker for the 6th International Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Nigeria Digital Content Regulation…
Mexican Drug Cartels Are Turning Nigeria Into Meth Hub — US Warns
The United States has warned that Mexican drug cartels are increasingly targeting Africa as an alternative route for trafficking synthetic drugs, following the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s (NDLEA) dismantling…
Argentina’s Milei Calls Spain PM Sanchez A ‘Dictator’ In Madrid Visit
Argentina’s far-right President Javier Milei called Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez a “dictator” in a visit to Madrid on Wednesday, urging voters to oust the Socialist leader in upcoming elections.…