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Trump vows to make US ‘crypto capital of the world,’ signs GENIUS Act into law

Donald Trump, President of the United States (US), has signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act on Friday — a landmark piece of…

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FG, States, LGCs share ₦1.818 trillion from a gross total of ₦4.232 trillion from the month of June 2025

At its July 2025 meeting chaired by Wale Edun, Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared a total sum of…

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‘Misleading and Malicious’ – AGF denies FG’s involvement in First Holdco share acquisition

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation has responded to a publication that suggests, 25% shares of First Bank Holdings (First Holdco) were transferred to the Federal Government…

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Global trade reached $33 trillion in 2024: $25T in goods, $8T in services

Highlight: International Trade 2024 As of 2024, global trade in goods and services combined is estimated to have reached approximately US$ 33 trillion. Goods (merchandise) trade accounts for about US$…

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Jaguar Land Rover to cut up to 500 UK jobs

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to cut up to 500 management jobs in the United Kingdom (UK), as the carmaker faces pressure on sales and profits due to US…

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WEF releases update on global economy following US tariff plans

US policy remains a major source of uncertainty for the global economy. But as other countries respond, signs are emerging of a deeper transformation – and of a reconfiguration of…

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‘We must defend European Interests’ – EU, France disapprove 30% tariffs on EU exports to US

President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has made it clear, France stands with the European Commission in its "strong disapproval" at the announcement of horizontal 30% tariffs on exports from the…

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Governor Mbah grateful to President Tinubu, Keyamo for successful launch of Enugu Air

Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Executive Governor of Enugu State, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, for the success…

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Presidency tells why investors now find Nigeria ‘attractive’

The Presidency through Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, has released reasons why investors now see Nigeria "attractive". According to Sunday Dare: "Why Investors…

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Governor Mbah unveils state-owned commercial airline, Enugu Air

Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Executive Governor of Enugu State, has unveiled the state-owned commercial airline, Enugu Air, on Monday 7 July, 2025. The move is a "bold step" to realise the…

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Nigeria and Brazil agree to further deepen collaboration in agriculture, tech, oil & gas at BRICS Summit

"Two of the largest democracies in the Global South", Nigeria and Brazil, have reached an agreement to further deepen collaboration in agriculture, technology, oil & gas, energy, trade. The agreement…

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NPA berths first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel

Via X, the Nigerian Ports announced, on Wednesday 2 July, 2025, it deployed its state-of-the-art marine crafts to berth the first wholly Nigerian-owned container vessel. The vessel will operate within…

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‘Our goal is to connect with global investors’ at BRICS Summit – Governor Abiodun

Executive Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has made known the reason why he made the trip with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for the BRICS…

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IMF hails Nigeria’s ongoing reforms efforts

Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, expressed appreciation to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the United Nations (UN) Financial Agency's recognition of…

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‘Bold step toward an investment-friendly economy’ – Femi Otedola praises President Tinubu after signing tax reform bills into law

Nigerian businessman, Femi Otedola, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after signing the tax reform bills into law. He described the new tax reform laws as "bold and necessary", saying,…

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Trump terminates all discussions on trade with Canada

President of the United States (US), Donald Trump, announced, his administration has terminated all discussions on trade with its northern neighbour, Canada, and it takes effect immediately. The US President's…

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Nigeria, Rwanda sign double taxation treaty to unlock cross-border investment

The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Rwanda have signed an agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes…

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FG reaffirm commitment to attaining self-sufficiency in sugar production through NSMP

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving self-sufficiency in the production of sugar through the National Sugar Master Plan (NSMP). Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of State for…

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‘These new laws deliver Nigeria’s first major, pro-people tax cuts in a generation’ – President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has signed four (4) new tax reform bills into law that will "simplify our tax regime", as well as, "deliver Nigeria's first major, pro-people tax cuts in…

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‘New dawn for Nigeria’ – President Tinubu signs four fiscal reforms bills into law

President Bola Tinubu has signed four (4) fiscal reform bills into law today, Thursday 26 June, 2025. The President had earlier made known, he will sign the bills into law,…

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