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FirstRand Ltd.’s interim profit rose to a record as Africa’s biggest bank by market value earned more from fees and commissions and as growth in loans boosted revenue.
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the US military campaign against Iran even as the duration of military operations remains uncertain. But former Secretary of State Antony Blinken says real change in Iran will require a sustained military focus in the Middle East that could wear down US weapons stockpiles. Mark MacCarley, retired Major General in the US Army and Managing Attorney, MacCarley and Rosen spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East & Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the likely duration and cost of such wars. (Source: Bloomberg)
At least 3 LNG tankers diverted towards Asia on their way to Europe as Middle East turmoil spurred competition for the fuel, while freight rates set fresh records and added to market volatility. Earlier, Asia became a more profitable destination than Europe following a price rally sparked by Qatar's decision to halt production at the world's biggest LNG plant. Rashid Al-Mohanadi, Nonresident Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs spoke to Bloomberg’s Horizons Middle East & Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche. (Source: Bloomberg)
ABUJA – The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and its subsidiary, the Niger Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC), have expressed strong support for the Niger State Government’s renewable energy push, pledging…
ABUJA – The National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) has successfully concluded its inaugural batch of High Voltage Cable Termination Training for staff of Desicon Engineering Limited, bolstering technical skills…
After two turbulent years defined by foreign exchange shocks, ballooning finance costs and deep losses, Nestlé Nigeria has staged a dramatic return to profitability. BAMIDELE Ogunwusi, writes. Nestlé Nigeria, the…
The Federal University Dutse, FUD, has expelled 20 students over examination malpractice during the Second Semester of the 2024/2025 Academic Session. This was contained in a statement signed by the University’s Director of Public Affairs, Alhaji Abdullahi Yahaya Bello, ANIPR, and made available to newsmen. The statement said the decision followed recommendations of its Senate […] FUD expels 20 students over alleged examination misconduct
A Practical, Customer-first Pathway to Building Sustainable Ventures Author’s note: This post is the commencement of a series of posts on the concept of Reverse Entrepreneurship ©, something that I…
Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded a historic surge in activity in 2025, driven by increased cargo throughput, rising container traffic, and a growing export footprint — a development that underscores the…
Lead negotiator on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, Robert Malley has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran was close to obtaining nuclear weapons when the US struck the West Asia country. Trump had earlier this week criticized the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA, as […] ‘Fabrication’ – Iran nuclear deal negotiator slams Trump’s claims
While speaking during a Citizens’ Town Hall Meeting organised by Civil Society Network on Election Integrity in Abuja recently, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash…
