The United States confirmed Wednesday it is in negotiations with Argentina on a $20 billion economic support program, a move that boosted markets and offered relief to President Javier Milei ahead of critical midterm elections. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said discussions include a potential “$20 billion swap line” and Treasury purchases of Argentine dollar…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has rejected claims that Tylenol or vaccines cause autism, countering comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. Trump on Monday advised pregnant women to “tough it out” rather than take Tylenol, citing an unproven link between the painkiller and autism. He also called for major changes to…
By Ayomide Otitoju A new three-day investment forum dedicated to driving resources development and regional cooperation across the Caribbean has been officially launched by Energy Capital & Power, Sheriff Consultancy, Colibri Business Development, and Elite D’Fam. The Caribbean Energy & Resources Week (CEW) will take place from March 30 to April 1, 2026, at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) received ₦318.05 billion between January and August 2025 for frontier oil exploration, even as concerns mount over declining oil revenues and widening budget gaps. Documents from the September Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting showed the funds were monthly deductions representing 30% of Production Sharing…
By Ayomide Otitoju In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, Glo Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Globacom, has announced a multimillion-naira initiative to encourage Nigerian girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The Foundation unveiled the “Glo Innov8” National STEM Competition for Girls in Senior Secondary…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mining stakeholders from across Africa and the globe are set to gather in Cape Town from October 1–3, 2025, for Africa Mining Week (AMW), a premier platform aimed at advancing the continent’s mineral extraction, beneficiation, and value addition agenda. The three-day event, themed “Vision & Strategy – Setting the Stage for Minerals…
By Ayomide Otitoju Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Wednesday disbursed cheques worth ₦2.17 billion to 1,574 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of deceased police officers under the Group Life Assurance and IGP Family Welfare Schemes. The presentation ceremony, held at Force Headquarters in Abuja, was attended by members of the Force Management Team, insurance stakeholders,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Doctors could be excluded from the new $100,000 application fee for high-skilled H-1B visas introduced by the Trump administration, Bloomberg has reported. According to an executive order released on Friday, the fee may be waived if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that hiring such workers, either individually or within certain industries,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has cautioned Governor Ahmed Ododo over alleged attacks on the offices of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state. In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, Melaye urged the governor to call his appointees to order, warning that further assaults on ADC members or…
