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China's hypercompetition goes global as Beijing frets over backlash

Japan's diversified trading houses 'suited' for uncertain times: Itochu chief

'Dairyland' Wisconsin hopes to ride protein boom into Asia

Xenophobia: SA-based Nigerian lawyer commends FG’s evacuation efforts, urges further action

A South Africa-based Nigerian lawyer, Ugochukwu Anyiam, has called on the Federal Government to intensity efforts to evacuate more read more Xenophobia: SA-based Nigerian lawyer commends FG’s evacuation efforts, urges further action

WhatsApp to start charging businesses for customer replies from October

Businesses that rely on WhatsApp to communicate with customers will face a new operating cost from October 1, 2026, as read more WhatsApp to start charging businesses for customer replies from October

Putin, Xi to meet on sidelines of SCO summit Monday, Kremlin says

Japan's Sumitomo joins copper-gold mine project in Chile

Panic in Jos as man jumps off bridge into water

A middle-aged man was on Friday rescued after jumping into the water from the British American Bridge in Jos North read more Panic in Jos as man jumps off bridge into water

BBNaija: What the numbers really say

Until just a week ago, I was indifferent to the social media noise about Big Brother Naija (BBNaija, for short) read more BBNaija: What the numbers really say

Bankers question role of RP in the Subhash Chandra case and how net worth was computed

Dissenting banks say unresolved pleas for a forensic audit and asset trailing to be conducted on Subhash Chandra's financials to probe how his networth fell from more than Rs 40,562 crore when he issued the guarantees to Rs 32 crore in 2025, the crowding out of lenders by related

I’ll reopen Nigeria’s borders, develop southern ports to revive trade – Atiku

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has promised to reopen Nigeria’s land read more I’ll reopen Nigeria’s borders, develop southern ports to revive trade – Atiku

TVS Motor names global biz head Peyman Kargar as next chief executive

Kargar will take over as director and CEO from K N Radhakrishnan on January 27, 2027, TVS Motor said on Friday. Radhakrishnan will continue as CEO until then and subsequently serve as a non-executive director till the company's annual general meeting scheduled for July 2027. The

Tinubu orders forensic audit of IPPIS, federal agencies over ‘fake’ entities

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee and read more Tinubu orders forensic audit of IPPIS, federal agencies over ‘fake’ entities

CIL fears coal gasification scheme will blunt its edge

Coal India has raised concerns about the coal gasification incentive scheme's rules. The company believes the short bidding window disadvantages state-run firms. Excluding captive power plants from eligible costs also creates a disadvantage. Coal India requested a six-month appli

Food safety eateries' body says fix the problem, not the blame

Several prominent Indian restaurants face hygiene violation allegations from consumers and regulators. NRAI president emphasizes fixing problems and fair enforcement over blame and reputational damage. Social media scrutiny and regulatory actions are impacting well-known food est

Honda, Nissan to reach deal on joint development of vehicle software

Japan's diversified trading houses 'suited' for uncertain times: Itochu chief

Explainer: What US-based Nigerians need to know about re-entry visa before visiting home

For many Nigerians living in the United States (US), whether they are Green Card holders, temporary migrants or undocumented, travelling read more Explainer: What US-based Nigerians need to know about re-entry visa before visiting home

Newsom Blocked on Push to Shield Utilities From Fire Liabilities

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s push to shield publicly traded utilities from some wildfire liabilities has been blocked by state lawmakers, according to people familiar with the negotiations.

Saudi Arabia limits new businesses to recruit only 5 expats in foreign hiring crackdown

….businesses operational for more than two years can hire 50 foreign workers Saudi Arabian authorities have introduced a visa cap read more Saudi Arabia limits new businesses to recruit only 5 expats in foreign hiring crackdown

Peg by peg, Vodka's share is rising in India

Vodka is capturing a record share of India's liquor market, driven by younger consumers and women. This trend marks a significant structural shift towards white spirits, especially vodka. Radico Khaitan's vodka business has seen substantial growth over the past five years. The co

CNG price hiked by Rs 3.89/kg in Delhi-NCR amid West Asia crisis

New CNG price: Indraprastha Gas Limited has raised compressed natural gas prices by Rs 3.89 per kilogram. This price adjustment took effect on Saturday, impacting Delhi-NCR consumers significantly. The increase reflects higher import costs for liquefied natural gas amid global en

FG recognises Benin-Asaba Expressway as emergency, orders immediate repair

Apparently rattled by public outcry over the poor condition of the Benin-Asaba Expressway, in which motorists were trapped for days, read more FG recognises Benin-Asaba Expressway as emergency, orders immediate repair

OIL, IOCL exit Gabon block, end decade-old oil project

Oil India and Indian Oil have relinquished their Shakthi-II exploration block in Gabon. This action terminates their Production Sharing Contract with the country's Directorate General of Hydrocarbons. The project began with an oil discovery over a decade ago. However, repeated de

Renewable energy projects can now store and sell curtailed power using co-located battery systems

The renewable energy landscape is evolving as the power ministry allows the storage of curtailed electricity from renewable projects. This stored energy can be harnessed to charge on-site battery systems, enabling developers to independently sell this surplus power via power exch

NECA condoles NLC over demise of general secretary

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has condoled with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the family of Emmanuel Ugboaja, read more NECA condoles NLC over demise of general secretary

Sony Music to become top shareholder of GungHo to fill out game lineup

Tinubu links Nigeria’s economic ambitions to stronger national security

President Bola Tinubu has declared that securing the lives and property of Nigerians remains non-negotiable, stressing that sustained economic growth read more Tinubu links Nigeria’s economic ambitions to stronger national security

Tinubu is a lion with horns, opposition must unite to oust him — Donald Duke

Donald Duke, presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has warned opposition parties against underestimating President Bola Tinubu ahead read more Tinubu is a lion with horns, opposition must unite to oust him — Donald Duke

AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Inflation diverges as Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Rwanda see key economic shifts

Across Africa this week, the economic picture remained mixed as some countries made progress in taming inflation while others tightened read more AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Inflation diverges as Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Rwanda see key economic shifts

US adds 10 Nigerians to ‘worst of the worst’ criminal immigrants list

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has added 10 Nigerians to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “Worst read more US adds 10 Nigerians to ‘worst of the worst’ criminal immigrants list

How Gadgets are getting smaller, more powerful, specialised

The latest wave of gadget and hardware reviews points to a significant shift in the market that manufacturers are trying read more How Gadgets are getting smaller, more powerful, specialised

London Science Museum cuts links with BP after decades of partnership

Campaigners say ‘seismic shift’ follows years of pressure to sever ties with oil and gas firmThe London Science Museum has ended its decades-long partnership with the oil and gas company BP in what has been described as a “seismic shift” for the museum.The Science Museum Group ac

Sumitomo aims for world's largest leased fleet of 2,000-plus planes

Yamaha rolls out high-end motorcycle in India as riders go upmarket

Yen falls past 160 per dollar for first time since joint intervention

Japan warns of 21 pests and diseases if import ban on US potatoes ends

Nigeria’s power subsidy hits N1.93tn as DisCos lose 37% electricity value

Nigeria’s electricity sector remained heavily dependent on government support in 2025, with the Federal Government incurring a N1.93 trillion electricity read more Nigeria’s power subsidy hits N1.93tn as DisCos lose 37% electricity value

TCN secures $1.4bn financing to expand power grid

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has secured over $1.4 billion in loans and grants from multilateral development partners to read more TCN secures $1.4bn financing to expand power grid

An $18bn settlement – and Zuckerberg barely blinked. The tech titans must be stripped of their power, and soon | Jonathan Freedland

Those who said Meta harms children struck a blow, but the ability of big tech to gouge profits and cause harm is barely diminished. That’s the battle to comeFollow the money. If you want to know how the tech giant Meta really feels about the $18bn it agreed to fork out to end a l