The Russian delegation to Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul announced two steps to de-escalate the conflict toward Ukraine following a first day of talks, Russian state news agency RIA-Novosti reported. RIA, citing the Russian delegation, said the steps included a “drastic reduction in military activity in the Kyiv and Chernihiv directions,” and also the possibility of…
Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday after Russia indicated it will dial back its assault in parts of Ukraine. The developments eased energy supply fears that sent oil prices skyrocketing earlier this month. US oil tumbled 6.4% to $99.25 a barrel in recent trading. Brent crude, the world benchmark, lost 5.4% to $106.43 a barrel….
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for even tighter sanctions against Russia and warned that almost all of the besieged city of Mariupol has been destroyed in an address to the Danish Parliament on Tuesday. “We ask you and the whole democratic community in the world: We need to step up sanctions against Russia. We…
Trust Africa News, By Ayomide OtitojuThe peculiarities of the business operating environment in Nigeria are common knowledge but concerns are mounting that a bad situation is suddenly turning worse, owing to extraneous factors such as the development in Eastern Europe, which has mounted pressure on the prices of fuel including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja expressed his administration’s commitment to an efficient tax administration in order to improve tax revenue in the country. Declaring open the second National Tax Dialogue Week, the President expressed concern at the current tax system in the country, characterised by fragmented administration, multiple and sometimes, overlapping taxes. ”In…
With the spiraling number of obstacles in the Aviation Industry, Nesto Aviation Services Limited (NestAv), the aviation arm of the Obijackson Group has restated its capability to surmount industry challenges and plans to expand the business operations in its areas of focus through its fleet of helicopters and Jets.The General Manager, NestAv, Mr. Ehis Uadiale…
As part of an effort to help redefine vehicle leasing in Nigeria, Comfort Ride, comfortride.com.ng, has debuted to help luxury car owners earn money when they lease their cars on its platform. The company stated that it is set to disrupt the car leasing market in a bid to turn luxury cars into assets that…
Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Ou has congratulated the newly elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and zonal executives of the ruling party. He charged the Adamu-led National Working Committee to work tirelessly with…
kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Sunday that schools in the Ukrainian capital would reopen online on Monday. “On March 28, the educational process will resume in the capital — in online format,” Klitschko said in a statement on Telegram. “It will be more adapted to current conditions. And using different educational platforms for students.” Klitschko…