Politics

NCS, NACCIMA Join Forces to Enhance Trade Facilitation

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving trade facilitation and strengthening the country’s business environment. This collaboration is designed to address bottlenecks in customs procedures, enhance the ease of doing business, and promote Nigeria as a [...] Source from InfoStride News

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'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast

A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July and crashed into the Indian Ocean hadn't been seen since - but now Christmas Island residents say they have spotted it being towed just off their coast.

Sachin Bansal’s fintech Navi raises first outside capital with $100M Prosus investment

The investment comes amid Navi plans to go public.

Ex-NIMASA DG Ade Dosunmu Stresses Blue Economy as Key to Nigeria’s Diversification

Nigeria’s former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Ade Dosunmu, has reiterated that the blue economy represents one of the most powerful and sustainable pathways for Nigeria’s economic diversification. Speaking at a maritime stakeholders’ forum in Lagos, Dosunmu urged the government to intensify its commitment to harnessing the vast opportunities [...] Source from InfoStride News

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Lerner: Give Bull Market Benefit of the Doubt

Keith Lerner, CIO & Chief Market Strategist at Truist, joins Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss market expectations beyond the recent jitters amid a historic earnings season. (Source: Bloomberg)

‘Accord Spent ₦40 Billion on Osun Election’ – Fayose Counters Davido

Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose claims the Accord Party spent at least ₦40 billion to secure victory in the August 15 Osun governorship election. Fayose says more than ₦7.5 billion was sent to local governments and wards shortly before the poll, with some wards allegedly receiving about ₦35 million. The former governor’s allegations come after […] ‘Accord Spent ₦40 Billion on Osun Election’ – Fayose Counters Davido appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.

THEWILL NEWS•8/19/2026

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Merck, Moderna Stocks Soar After Melanoma Trial Success

Shares of Moderna and Merck soared on Wednesday morning after a study showed that a vaccine they produced had promising results when it comes to fighting skin cancer. A late-stage trial showed that the mRNA vaccine helped reduce the recurrence of melanoma. Sam Fazeli of Bloomberg Intelligence has more. (Source: Bloomberg)

Diageo, Tolaram Appoint Executives to Drive Expansion

Global beverage giant Diageo and consumer goods conglomerate Tolaram have announced the appointment of new executives to spearhead their expansion strategies across key markets. The leadership changes come as both companies seek to strengthen their presence in Africa and other emerging economies through increased investments, product innovation, and market penetration. Diageo, known for its premium [...] Source from InfoStride News

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NRC, APM Terminals launch Lagos-Ibadan freight services

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and APM Terminals have officially commenced freight services between Lagos and Ibadan, marking a significant boost for cargo transportation in the country. The new rail service is expected to ease congestion at the Apapa port and improve the movement of goods between the two major cities. The initiative aims to [...] Source from InfoStride News

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Calendly throws its hat into meeting note-taker circus

Calendly is also releasing a meeting scheduling assistant called Callie.

TechCrunch•8/19/2026

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