Nigerian economy 2025
9 Dec
The latest damning report of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) which says that Nigeria’s business environment will remain among the most difficult in the world over the next five years, is both insightful and ominous.
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The trial of Spain's former football chief Luis Rubiales over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso wrapped up Friday
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A Swedish court on Friday sentenced a man to three years in jail for joining the Islamic State (IS) group, the country's first conviction
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Nigrshine Industries Limited has rejected a ₦100 million compensation offer in its ₦10 billion trademark infringement battle with Aokete Lighting Electronics Industries Limited, a Chinese firm, stating that the amount is inadequate. The Trademark Tribunal sitting in Abuja, which is handling the dispute, has now given both parties until March 4, 2025, to reach a…
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The late Namibian president Sam Nujoma, who died last week aged 95, will be laid to rest in a state funeral in March, the government said on Friday. Nujoma, a guerrilla leader, was the country's first president after it won independence from South Africa in 1990. He will be buried on Saturday March 1 at…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the conversion of Yaba College of Technology in Lagos into a university. This was revealed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Friday. The Guardian learned that students and staff of the institution had been anticipating this conversion. Alausa disclosed that Tinubu did not hesitate to approve the…
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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a 21-member Kano State Peace and Youth Rehabilitation Committee to tackle crime and promote socioeconomic stability in the state. Speaking during the inauguration at the Government House, Kano, Governor Yusuf tasked the committee with collaborating with security agencies to combat the rising menace of phone snatching,…
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Saudi Arabia will host the leaders of four Arab countries at a summit on February 20 to discuss Donald Trump's proposal for a US takeover of Gaza, a source with knowledge of the preparations said Friday. The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will attend the summit, which will take place…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday he was ready for direct talks with Russia once Kyiv reached a common position with the United States and Europe on how to end the three-year war. He also said Donald Trump had not finalised his plan for how he wants to end the conflict, two days after the…
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The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a man identified simply as Michael for fatally stabbing his friend, Uchenna, during a dispute over a missing mobile phone. The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 12, at Egede Street, Mile 2 Diobu, Port Harcourt. According to eyewitnesses, an argument broke out after Michael accused Uchenna of…