The European Commission on Tuesday fined 15 major carmakers and an industry group a total of about 458 million euros ($495 million) for taking part in a cartel over vehicle …
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Israel lifts all tariffs on US products
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday announced the lifting of all tariffs imposed on United States products. Netanyahu said the move was aimed at ensuring a competitive market, make …
Read More »Fourth missing US soldier found dead in Lithuania
The United States and Lithuanian officials said on Tuesday that a fourth US Army soldier, who together with three others went missing in Lithuania last week when their vehicle sank …
Read More »Measles cases in Texas climb to 422
The Texas health department on Tuesday reported 422 cases of measles in the state. This is said to be an increase from 400 in its previous count on March 28, …
Read More »Sule urges officials to focus on service, shun get-rich-quick syndrome
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called on government officials to join him in building the State and to shun the get rich quick syndrome. Sule made the call …
Read More »Nigeria’s net FX reserves surged to $23.11bn in 2024 – CBN
Nigeria’s Net Foreign Exchange Reserves rose significantly to $23.11bn at the end of 2024, marking the highest level in over three years, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. In …
Read More »UK pledges £20m to boost drone, ‘flying taxi’ services
The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged £20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and “flying taxis” take off in Britain. The drone delivery market has landed …
Read More »Ceasefire deal: We can’t accept US current proposal – Russia
Russia has said it was not ready to accept the latest United States peace proposals in their current form. The Kremlin highlighted the limited progress President Donald Trump has made …
Read More »Why Nigerian Govt shouldn’t ban solar panel imports — CPPE
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has said the Federal Government’s proposed ban on solar panel importation would worsen the energy crisis in Nigeria. The Chief Executive …
Read More »Winner takes home $4,000 in African songwriting contest
Winners have emerged in the sixth edition of the Akinyemi Law songwriting competition. The competition, which is one of Africa’s most prestigious talent discovery initiatives for songwriters, received over 1,200 …
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