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  • Trump cuts China fentanyl tariffs to 10 percent

    By Ifunanya | October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Trump cuts China fentanyl tariffs to 10 percent

    US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has agreed to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods related to fentanyl to 10 percent, following discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. This development […]

  • Nigeria Releases 2.3b To Universities

    By Ifunanya | October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Releases 2.3b To Universities

    The Federal Government of Nigeria has released approximately ₦2.3 billion to settle outstanding salary arrears and backlogs owed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other university-based unions. According to a statement by […]

  • Japan interest rates unchanged at 0.5 percent

    By Ifunanya | October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Japan interest rates unchanged at 0.5 percent

    The Bank of Japan has maintained its interest rate at 0.5 percent, citing ongoing economic uncertainties tied to US trade tariffs. This decision, made at the bank’s first monetary policy meeting since Sanae Takaichi became […]

  • Nuclear testing Russia vows response to US move

    By Ifunanya | October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Nuclear testing Russia vows response to US move

    Russia has warned that it will respond accordingly if the United States violates a moratorium on nuclear testing. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov made the statement after US President Donald Trump announced plans to resume nuclear […]

  • Zlatan Ibile quits smoking after four years

    By Ifunanya | October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Zlatan Ibile quits smoking after four years

    Nigerian rapper Zlatan Ibile, whose real name is Temidayo Omoniyi, has disclosed that he no longer smokes. The musician, known for his hit song “Zanku,” made this revelation during a recent interactive session with fans […]

  • Maryam Sanda pardon defended by Ahmad Gumi as just

    By Ifunanya | October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Maryam Sanda pardon defended by Ahmad Gumi as just

    A recent presidential pardon granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in 2020, has sparked controversy. Initially, President Tinubu pardoned Sanda, along with 174 other convicts, including individuals convicted […]

  • ADC Clarifies Leadership Roles in Kaduna Coalition

    By Ifunanya | October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on ADC Clarifies Leadership Roles in Kaduna Coalition

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State has clarified that Senator Nenadi Esther Usman and Bashir Saidu are leaders of a coalition in the state, not the ADC. This comes after misrepresentations surrounding their […]

  • Nigeria Seeks Partners To Revive Idle Refineries

    By Ifunanya | October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Seeks Partners To Revive Idle Refineries

    The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is seeking technical equity partners to revive its three refineries, which have remained idle despite significant investments. According to Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari, the move aims to […]

  • Galatasaray Transfer: Lookman Deal Unlikely Due to High Salary Demand

    By Ifunanya | October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Galatasaray Transfer: Lookman Deal Unlikely Due to High Salary Demand

    Galatasaray’s pursuit of Ademola Lookman has hit a snag, with the Turkish club’s reporter, Ali Naci Küçük, revealing that the Nigerian forward’s salary demands and Atalanta’s asking price may be too steep. According to Küçük, […]

  • Tanzania election protests turn violent after vote

    By Ifunanya | October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Tanzania election protests turn violent after vote

    Tanzania’s general election has sparked widespread unrest, with civil society groups calling for the nullification of the results and the formation of a transitional government. The demand comes after top opposition contenders were excluded from […]

  • Nigeria Electricity Regulator Marks 20 Years

    By Ifunanya | October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on Nigeria Electricity Regulator Marks 20 Years

    The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is commemorating its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of regulating the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). Established on October 31, 2005, under the Electric Power Sector Reform Act (EPSRA) […]

  • US Government Shutdown Halts Economic Data Releases

    By Ifunanya | October 30, 2025 | Comments Off on US Government Shutdown Halts Economic Data Releases

    The US government shutdown has resulted in a significant delay in the release of crucial economic data, leaving policymakers, financial institutions, and business owners without vital information to inform their decisions. The shutdown, which has […]

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