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Trump Media invests $2 billion in Bitcoin — RT Business News

Trump Media Invests $2B in Bitcoin to Drive US Crypto Strategy

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, has acquired approximately $2 […]

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Nigerian Senate passes N1.485 trillion 2025 budget for Rivers State

Senate approves Tinubu’s $21bn foreign loan plan

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s external borrowing plan of over $21 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle. Media […]

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Africa may never see new refineries built again – Dangote raises concern

Africa may never see new refineries built again – Dangote raises concern

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

Nigerian businessman, Aliko Dangote has said Africa may never see the construction of any new large-scale refineries again, except the rent-seeking […]

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Paris Club Refund: Consultant slams contempt charges against CBN gov

Eight Nigerian banks have surpassed CBN recapitalization requirement— Cardoso

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has revealed that eight Nigerian banks have met its recapitalization requirement ahead […]

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Tinubu's reforms not easy, delivering results - Cardoso

Nigerians now have more confidence in naira—CBN Governor Cardoso

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has said for the first time in a long while, Nigerians are […]

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CBN announces fresh date for first MPC meeting in 2025

BREAKING: CBN MPC retains Nigeria’s interest rate at 27.50%

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting has retained the country’s interest rate at 27.50 percent.The Governor of […]

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NNPCL names new senior management team

NNPCL records N4.571tn revenue, N905bn PAT in June

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced that it raked in a total revenue of N4.571 trillion in June […]

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Real estate overtakes oil in Nigeria’s economy after GDP rebasing

Real estate overtakes oil in Nigeria’s economy after GDP rebasing

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

The service, industry, and agriculture subsectors propelled Nigeria’s economy’s expansion to N372.8 trillion in 2024 ($145.3 billion) at the present […]

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Naira continues depreciation against dollar

Naira Dips Again in Nigeria’s Official and Parallel FX Markets

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

The Nigerian naira resumed its downward trajectory against the U.S. dollar this week, weakening in both official and unofficial foreign […]

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US Treasury chief calls for review of Fed for ‘many mistakes’ (VIDEO) — RT Business News

Bessent Slams Fed Over Trump Tariff Critique, Demands Central Bank Review

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has amplified calls for a sweeping review of the Federal Reserve, arguing the central bank’s […]

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US inflation eases as Nigeria gets set to release April Consumer Price Index

Nigeria’s rebased GDP rose to N372.8trn in 2024

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has announced that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, stood at N372.8 trillion in 2024. […]

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Nigeria boosts trade ties with Egypt

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with […]

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BREAKING: Nigeria’s GDP rebased to N205trn

Nigeria’s GDP Rebases to N205 Trillion with 41.7% Growth Surge

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

Nigeria has announced a significant recalibration of its economic size, with the national statistics office revising the country’s Gross Domestic […]

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China posts over 5% growth despite trade war — RT Business News

China’s Economy Grows 5.3% Amid Escalating US-EU Trade Tensions

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

China’s economy expanded by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of 2024, according to official data released by the National […]

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Mixed reactions as Enugu Govt announces electricity tariff reduction

Mixed reactions as Enugu Govt announces electricity tariff reduction

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

Mixed reactions have trailed the recent order by the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission for Main Power to reduce its electricity […]

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Cooking gas price increases in Nigeria 

NOGASA battles Dangote Refinery over planned direct supply of cooking gas, others

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The Natural Oil & Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA) has kicked against the recent plan by Dangote Refinery to […]

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Court slams N5m damages on MTN for exploiting user through unsolicited tunes

Court slams N5m damages on MTN for exploiting user through unsolicited tunes

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The Court of Appeal has slammed a ₦5 million damages award against telecommunication giant, MTN Nigeria for exploiting a subscriber, […]

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Beijing slams EU for including Chinese firms in Russia sanctions — RT Business News

China Condemns EU Sanctions on Banks, Firms Over Russia Ties, Vows Defense

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The European Union’s decision to sanction two Chinese banks and multiple companies for allegedly aiding Russia in evading Ukraine-related sanctions […]

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Enugu reduces Band A electricity tariff

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, has given a new tariff order to MainPower Electricity Distribution Ltd, to review electricity […]

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Nigerian farmers say rise in fertiliser price threatens lower food cost

Nigerian farmers say rise in fertiliser price threatens lower food cost

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

Nigeria’s food price crisis is far from being over, as farmers have continued to lament the rise in fertiliser prices […]

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