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  • Africa’s Climate Action Blocked by High Capital Costs

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Africa’s Climate Action Blocked by High Capital Costs

    Africa’s Climate Crisis: Adaptation Finance Falls Short as High Borrowing Costs Block Decarbonisation Africa is experiencing the acute impacts of climate change now, with floods, droughts, and extreme heat destroying infrastructure, harvests, and livelihoods. While […]

  • Nordea Bank Layoffs Hit 1,500 Staff in Cost Plan

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Nordea Bank Layoffs Hit 1,500 Staff in Cost Plan

    Nordea, the largest bank in the Nordic region, announced plans to cut approximately 1,500 positions as part of a broader cost-saving initiative aimed at securing at least 600 million euros in savings by 2030. The […]

  • Shank Comics: Nigerian Comedians Richer Than Musicians

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Shank Comics: Nigerian Comedians Richer Than Musicians

    A Nigerian content creator has ignited discussion over wealth disparities in the entertainment industry by asserting that top comedians frequently surpass prominent musicians in net worth, largely due to differing approaches to asset management. Shank […]

  • NBA Criticizes Judge for Ordering Sowore’s Lawyer to Kneel

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on NBA Criticizes Judge for Ordering Sowore’s Lawyer to Kneel

    The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the conduct of a Federal High Court judge in Abuja following an incident involving human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and his legal team. The incident occurred on Monday, […]

  • APC’s Yakasai Urges Tinubu Appointees to Include Nigerians

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on APC’s Yakasai Urges Tinubu Appointees to Include Nigerians

    Umar Tanko Yakasai, a prominent chieftain of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), has called on President Bola Tinubu’s appointees to foster national inclusion and unity as they discharge their duties. The appeal was made […]

  • Dangote’s $4.2bn Gas Deal for Ethiopia Fertiliser Plant

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Dangote’s $4.2bn Gas Deal for Ethiopia Fertiliser Plant

    Dangote Industries Limited has secured a $4.2 billion, 25-year natural gas supply agreement with China’s GCL Group to fuel a major fertiliser project in Ethiopia, according to a report from Business Insider. The deal, finalised […]

  • NUPRC Completes Pre-Qualification for 2025 Oil and Gas Blocks

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on NUPRC Completes Pre-Qualification for 2025 Oil and Gas Blocks

    The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has completed the pre-qualification stage for its 2025 oil and gas licensing round, notifying successful applicants and paving the way for the competitive bidding phase. The commission announced […]

  • Dangote Refinery-backed MRS hikes petrol pump price

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Dangote Refinery-backed MRS hikes petrol pump price

    MRS filling stations, backed by the Dangote Refinery, have increased petrol pump prices nationwide by N100 per liter, effective immediately. The move follows a similar adjustment in the refinery’s gantry price, pushing the retail cost […]

  • Portable seeks Don Jazzy for Apple Music revenue help

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Portable seeks Don Jazzy for Apple Music revenue help

    Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, widely known by his stage name Portable, has publicly raised concerns over insufficient earnings from music streaming platforms despite consistent output and an international fanbase. In a recent video message, […]

  • EU Unlikely to Support Trump on Iran Over Hormuz Deals

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on EU Unlikely to Support Trump on Iran Over Hormuz Deals

    Anchorman Rufai Oseni of Arise Television has asserted that European Union member states are unlikely to back potential U.S. military action against Iran, citing bilateral agreements that secure their shipping access through the strategic Strait […]

  • INEC: Security Key to Nigeria’s 2027 Election Credibility

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on INEC: Security Key to Nigeria’s 2027 Election Credibility

    The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash O. Amupitan, has stated that national security and stability are fundamental to conducting credible elections, as the nation prepares for future electoral cycles. His remarks […]

  • Naira Strengthens to N1,355/$ Strongest Since Feb 2026

    By Ifunanya | March 17, 2026 | Comments Off on Naira Strengthens to N1,355/$ Strongest Since Feb 2026

    The Nigerian naira strengthened to N1,355 per US dollar on the official foreign exchange market on Monday, continuing a recovery trend that saw it appreciate from N1,363.5/$ on Friday. This level represents the currency’s highest […]

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