Wole Soyinka urges caution on foreign aid in Nigeria, visits Benue IDP camps, and backs Alia as he clarifies comments on killings and ongoing insecurity.
Garri prices have dropped sharply nationwide as abundant cassava harvest boosts supply, easing consumer pressure while Nigeria’s inflation continues to fall.
Shops and markets in central Tehran, usually teeming with customers ahead of the Persian New Year, now barely see any buyers, a sombre reflection of the dire state of the Iranian economy.
He explained that the implementation would start with vehicles within the Lagos state government fleet, security emergency buses, and even public vehicles.
Time is running short for Canada, Mexico and China to avert sweeping tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, with the planned levies to take effect past midnight over what he deems an "unacceptable" flow of drugs. Meanwhile, Mexico last week extradited some of its most notorious imprisoned drug lords to the United States in a bid to avert the sweeping duties.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen offered Monday to give struggling European carmakers "breathing space" by allowing them extra time to meet 2025 emission reduction targets without facing fines. Von der Leyen added companies would still have to "fulfil" the same targets.
Wearable gadgets like smart watches and glasses are growing more capable every year, but experts say smartphones will remain ubiquitous for the foreseeable future -- not least thanks to artificial intelligence features. That's one reason why smart watches able to make calls and send messages largely remain tethered to wearers' smartphones for now.
The entry of five new certified airline operators would cut down the monopoly on routes, allowing fair competition determine price as is seen in other sectors.
The concession agreement means that the Jampur Group will hold and manage the state-owned businesses, including the garment factory under specified terms.
Eurozone inflation edged down slightly in February to 2.4 percent, reversing a four-month upward trend thanks to a slowdown in energy price increases, official data showed on Monday. Services sector inflation slowed to 3.7 percent last month, lower than the 3.9 percent recorded in January, Eurostat data showed.
The Dangote Refinery is set to refund Nigerians who pay more for its petrol at partnered filling stations across the country, as it aims to reduce fuel prices.
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