Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country’s highest-ranking military commander, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, following days of public demonstrations sparked by recent changes within the nation’s defence leadership. The move represents a significant policy reversal by Zelensky, who had previously defended Syrskyi and approved the removal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov only days earlier. The…
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent for the second time. The CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision on Tuesday at the end of the committee’s 306th meeting in Abuja. Cardoso said, “The Committee decided as follows: retain the…
The Wife of the Nigeria President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has pledged a N2b support to the Akwete Cooperative Society in Abia State to promote and preserve the renowned Akwete fabric. On her visit to the Akwete community, the Nigeria first lady urged the Igbo people to preserve the weaving tradition, modernize the fabric for wider…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) will reportedly raise prices for chip production services by 10% in 2027, according to Nikkei. TSMC serves as the world’s largest chip manufacturer and produces semiconductors for computer companies such as Apple, Google and Amazon. The chipmaker reportedly held discussions with clients about increasing prices for both advanced and more…
From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State has unveiled the member representing Illela/Gwadabawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Bello Isah Ambarura, as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Hon. Manir Dan’Iya, for the 2027 general elections. The party said Ambarura’s emergence completes its governorship ticket and…
The Federal Government has announced that 13 oil and gas blocks offered during the 2025 Licensing Round will be withdrawn from the current bidding process after failing to attract investor interest. The disclosure was made on Tuesday in Abuja by the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, during the…
