Kogi State temporarily closes markets and motor parks in seven local government areas to enhance security operations against terrorists and criminal activities.
Nigeria's banks face a March 2026 recapitalisation deadline. Top performers like Access and Zenith exceed targets, while others risk mergers or exits if they fail.
Hiring in the United States was stronger than expected in March, government data showed Friday, even as uncertainty brewed over the wider effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs and other policies. The hiring number showed that the jobs market remained robust for now, and it was notably above the 130,000 figure that analysts expected, according to Briefing.com.
Automakers have already started to adapt to the 25-percent tariff imposed on car imports by US President Donald Trump, from pausing production to raising prices or halting certain models. - Canada-Mexican chaos - US automakers -- Ford, GM and Jeep-maker Stellantis -- have all called on Trump to ease the tariffs.
China has hit back against US President Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariffs, slapping 34 percent levies on all imports of American goods. - Trump's new tariffs slap 10 percent levies on imports from around the world.
The brewer owns several notable brands in the Nigerian market, including Hero, Trophy lager beer, Grand malt, Beta Malt, Flying Fish, Buddweiser, and others.
Taiwan has earmarked $2.7 billion to help industries affected by US President Donald Trump's new tariffs, the government said Friday. Announcing the NT$88 billion ($2.7 billion) assistance package, Premier Cho Jung-tai said the plan was to "address various needs of industries and society in the future."
The Nigerian naira depreciated sharply in the official foreign exchange market, trading at N1,569 per dollar from N1,534, the biggest fall in 30 days.
NCAA list shows that out of 70,543 domestic flights operated in 2024, 33,235 were delayed, and 1,189 cancelled. About 35% of int'l flights were affected too.
BP on Friday said chairman Helge Lund will step down after a major reset at the British energy giant that saw it recently shelve carbon-reduction targets to focus on fossil fuel output. BP in February launched a major pivot back to its more profitable oil and gas business, shelving its once industry-leading targets on reducing carbon emissions and slashing clean energy investment.
Pacific island nations hit hardest by US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are querying the "unfair" impost, and they are fearful of the impact. Papua New Guinea, the most populous Pacific island country, said it had no plans to retaliate against the US decision to impose a 10-percent tariff.
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