Politics

The Tide Newspaper•4/27/2026

IAUE holds 44th convocation May 8–9

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education will hold its 44th Convocation Ceremony on May 8 and 9, 2026, the University Senate has announced. Executive Governor of Rivers State and Visitor to the University, Siminalayi Fubara, approved the dates. The award of First Degrees and presentation of prizes will hold on Friday, May 8, while Postgraduate Degrees […]

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S.Korea Trade Minister on Trade, Supply-chain expansion

South Korea's stock markets are showing strong gains in the Asia session, with the COSPI index up about 1%, led by technology companies such as Samsung and SK Hynix, which constitute around 40% of the index. The COSPI has surged over 150% in the past year, outperforming many global markets, particularly due to the AI boom. South Korea's trade minister, Yeo Han-Koo, discussed the country's robust export performance despite global headwinds including rising protectionism, energy supply disruptions, and geopolitical tensions such as the ongoing war in Iran. The minister highlighted the pivotal role of AI-driven exports in sustaining South Korea's economic growth while emphasizing the need to diversify markets and supply chains to mitigate risks. Original filename: 20260427_014301_South_Korea_s_AI_Driven_Export_Boom_Fuels_Market_Gains_Amid_.mp4 (Source: Bloomberg)

Wendy Cutler: What’s at Stake at the Trump-Xi Summit

Wendy Cutler, VP at the Asia Society Policy Institute, previews the trade stakes and potential bargains that are likely to play out during the May Trump-Xi summit in Beijing. (Source: Bloomberg)

Glydways Co-CEO on Funding Outlook

Mark Seeger, Founder & Co-CEO of robocar startup Glydways, discusses the company's plans to raise another $250 million in funding, that could take the company to unicorn status. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud Watts on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade". (Source: Bloomberg)

APC: Makinde Inciting Violence with ‘Wet e’ Remark, Not Mere Opposition Posturing

*Party’s national youth leader to convene Renewed Hope conversations *Utomi urges opposition to rescue Nigeria from ‘Ponzi Economics’ *PDP Fires Back on Threat of violence, Says Tinubu, APC, Not Makinde Are to Blame *Party’s faction condemns

JTB Charts National Revenue Growth Modeling Lagos’ N1.7trn Blueprint

Omolabake Fasogbon Stakeholders have said that Nigeria’s path to stronger public finance hinges not only on new taxes, but more on how tax authorities are run, citing Lagos’ 2025 revenue

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‘Access to Capital, Technology will Define Next Phase of SMEs Growth’

Nume Ekeghe The Managing Director of Regent Microfinance Bank, Dr. Idris Olugbesan, has reiterated that the future of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria will depend largely on

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Quacks in laboratories pose public health risks — IPAN Registrar

Discover the serious public health risks posed by unqualified lab analysts in Nigeria. IPAN warns against quacks and stresses certified professionals for s Read More: https://punchng.com/quacks-in-laboratories-pose-public-health-risks-ipan-registrar/

Aqount Technologies: Most SMEs Use Accounting Software But Still Lack Financial Clarity

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 April 2026 – Aqount Technologies, a specialist in comprehensive accounting and bookkeeping services, today announced the launch of Financial Clarity Check. This new, free tool is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) bridge the gap between simple bookkeeping and powerful decision-making by identifying deep-seated [...] Source from InfoStride News

The InfoStride•4/27/2026

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Amokachi, Ikpeba Salute NNL, Call for More Privately Owned Clubs in Nigerian League

*Olopade hails world-class draw ceremony, salutes Toptier’s game-changing investment Duro Ikhazuagbe Two former legends of the Nigerian club football, Daniel Amokachi and Victor Nosa Ikpeba, at the weekend harped on

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Igoche Mark Hails Maktown Flyers’ Historic BAL Victory

Renowned basketball promoter and steadfast supporter of Nigerian basketball, Igoche Mark, has congratulated Maktown Flyers on their impressive 76–68 victory over JCA Kings in their 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL)