Ride-hailing drivers in Portugal have started a week-long protest, turning off their apps at peak hours to demand better pay and regulation. The protest could […]
Category: Economy
US Futures Slide After Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs Over Greenland Dispute
US stock futures fell sharply on Monday after President Donald Trump warned of higher tariffs on imports from eight European countries over their opposition to […]
EU States Call for Use of Anti-Coercion “Bazooka” Against US: What It Means
Calls are growing within the European Union for the activation of its powerful anti-coercion instrument, following fresh tariff threats from former US President Donald Trump […]
Vinte Quinta da Boavista Offers a Tranquil Escape in Northern Portugal
A Peaceful Countryside Retreat in Moreira do Lima Set in the scenic village of Moreira do Lima, Vinte Quinta da Boavista offers a calm and […]
Chartered Accountants Call For Sustained Accountability For Economic Growth
Chartered Accountants Urge Sustained Accountability for Economic Growth The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has called for stronger accountability across all levels of […]
NMDPRA report: Petrol consumption hits 63.7m litres/day, diesel dips
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has released its December 2025 factsheet. The report shows a strong rise in petrol supply and consumption […]
Nigerians to Pay 7.5 Percent VAT on Mobile Banking and USSD Transactions Starting January 19
Nigeria to Start 7.5% VAT on Digital Banking Services January 19, 2026 Nigeria will begin charging a 7.5 percent Value Added Tax VAT on selected […]
Iran Airs 97 Alleged Coercive Confessions Amid Record North Korea-Style Internet Blackout
Iran Broadcasts Alleged Forced Confessions Human rights groups say Iran aired at least 97 “coercive confessions” from detained protesters over two weeks. The broadcasts coincided […]
Another Nigerian Billionaire Nears 10 Billion Dollar Mark After Dangote and Adenuga
Nigerian Billionaires and the 10 Billion Dollar Milestone For nearly a decade, reaching a net worth of 10 billion dollars has remained a rare achievement […]
Oil Prices Fall as Trump Eyes Venezuela $2bn Crude Deal
Oil prices fell on Wednesday as markets reacted to comments by US President Donald Trump on a potential influx of Venezuelan crude into the United […]