Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed N50 million in grants to 1,000 women small business owners as part of efforts to strengthen women’s economic participation.
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Hope for Nigeria’s youth: FG launches 12-month internship with N150,000 monthly pay
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Lagos to trim its taxes from 65 to 9 in 2026, phases out bicycles, trucks, canoes, other levies
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Asian markets rally as new US jobs data fans rate cut hopes
Asian markets extended gains on Wednesday following a record day across Wall Street as fresh data pointing to a weakening US jobs market ramped up expectations for a series of Federal Reserve rate cuts. After all three main indexes on Wall Street ended at record highs, Asia continued the positive run on Wednesday.
US Supreme Court to hear Trump tariff case in November
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear arguments in November on the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, after his administration asked for an expedited ruling on the issue. Trump's administration asked the top court last week for an expedited ruling preserving the tariffs, saying the lower court decision has already damaged trade negotiations.
Former Meta researchers testify company buried child safety studies
Meta systematically suppressed internal research highlighting serious child safety risks on its virtual reality platforms, according to allegations from current and former employees who testified to Congress on Tuesday. Researcher Jason Sattizahn told the Senate hearing that it was "very clear that Meta is incapable of change without being forced by Congress."
EU clamps down on food waste, fast fashion
EU lawmakers gave a final green light Tuesday to a law on slashing back the mountains of food wasted in Europe each year, and curbing the environmental impact of so-called fast fashion.
Opportunities: UNICEF internship, FG cash transfer, SMEDAN grants you shouldn't miss
There are several life-changing opportunities every Nigerian must apply for in 2025. Recent data has identified three opportunities for youths and entrepreneurs.
New exchange rate: CBN crashes dollar as naira appreciates to N1,506 in official window
The Nigerian currency, the naira, has appreciated to N1,506 per dollar on Monday, September 8, 2025, due to foreign exchange inflows into the FX markets.
Ethiopia inaugurates Africa's biggest dam
Ethiopia was set to inaugurate Africa's largest hydroelectric project on Tuesday that has promised to revolutionise the country's energy sector but sparked diplomatic rows with downstream neighbour Egypt. But neighbouring Egypt, dependent on the Nile for 97 percent of its water, sees a looming disaster.
Miners Anglo American, Teck plan new copper giant
British mining group Anglo American and Canadian peer Teck Resources on Tuesday announced plans for a multi-billion-dollar merger, creating a champion of copper production and other critical minerals. "This merger of two highly complementary portfolios will create a leading global critical minerals champion headquartered in Canada," Teck chief executive Jonathan Price said in the statement.
Mistral cements AI lead in Europe with cash infusion
Mistral cements AI lead in Europe with cash infusion
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