The NDC has reportedly nominated a popular and influential critic of the APC as its governorship candidate in Lagos for the 2027 general elections.
IMF reveals Nigeria's naira is undervalued by 25.6%, proposing a fair rate of N1,130/dollar amid ongoing forex reforms and urges CBN to maintain rate flexibility.
Hong Kong's economy grew by 3.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, the city's government said Friday, though it warned US tariffs had heightened "downside risks" in the global economy. But officials warned that with the sharp increase in global tensions "the downside risks surrounding the global economy have heightened visibly".
German chemicals giant BASF stuck to its 2025 earnings outlook on Friday, despite the turmoil unleashed by hardline US trade policies, but warned of high levels of uncertainty.
Nigeria is set to see major changes in infrastructure and targeted support for certain groups of entrepreneurs, as the AfDB has pledged a yearly support.
British energy giant Shell on Friday reported a sharp drop in first-quarter net profit as it was hit by weaker oil prices but pushed ahead with shareholder returns. BP this week reported that its net profit dropped 70 percent in the first quarter to $687 million, driven by weaker gas sales and lower refining margins. ajb/yad
The price war between Dangote Refinery and the petrol importers in Nigeria has now reached a stalemate. With the rise in landing costs, a clear winner has emerged.
One of the alleged promoters has turned himself in to EFCC for interrogation, while CBEX has resumed operations, luring new users with promises of easy withdrawals.
Asian markets largely rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs. On Friday, China's commerce ministry said it was evaluating a US offer for negotiations on tariffs, but wanted Washington to show "sincerity" and be ready to scrap levies that have roiled global markets and supply chains.
With their sleek curves and chrome grilles, the classic American cars on sale at Yosuke Fukuda's yard ooze Californian cool but on Japanese roads new US vehicles are a rare sight -- much to President Donald Trump's annoyance. "To be honest I think the problem is the size of the roads," as well as an impression that US cars break down more often, which is likely unfounded, Fukuda said.
Stung by the rocketing price of eggs -- and US supermarkets rationing a basic breakfast staple -- Yong-mi Kim decided to get some chickens to secure her own supply in southern California. Kim, whose son is an athlete who eats a lot of eggs, says although the supply crisis prompted her to rent the chickens, it's "bigger than that."
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