Berlin, Germany — German companies operating in the United States are showing caution when it comes to new investments amid uncertainty surrounding the upcoming US presidential election, according to a survey by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) published today. The DIHK survey indicates that businesses are adopting a wait-and-see approach, hoping for…
Global financial service provider Perfect Money has announced that it will temporarily halt services for customers in Nigeria, citing regulatory complexities in the region. The company informed its Nigerian customers that accounts registered in the country will be closed on December 1, 2024, with a phased service restriction process starting today. Starting immediately, all Perfect…
Glasgow, United Kingdom — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, and a delegation from Nigeria have arrived in Glasgow to participate in the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly. The event, taking place from November 4-7, gathers police leaders and security chiefs from 196 member countries, underscoring the importance of international cooperation in combating global…
Beirut, Lebanon – German Development Minister Svenja Schulze made a brief but impactful visit to Lebanon on Monday, aiming to extend support to the millions of refugees and displaced persons affected by the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon, already grappling with longstanding crises, has seen further strain as violence escalates across the border,…
Port Harcourt, Rivers State — The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), in partnership with the Tax Justice and Governance Platform, successfully held a landmark event addressing the challenges that multiple taxation and illegal levies impose on small businesses in the Niger Delta. Hosted on October 24, the convening drew together representatives…
