Economy
Food Security: Don Advocates Increased Investment in Microbial Biotechnology
A Professor of Food Microbiology at Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, Afolake Olanbiwoninu, has called for increased investment in microbiology and biotechnology, describing...
Presidency Fires Back at The Economist, Defends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
The Presidency has rejected a report by The Economist suggesting that Nigerians dislike President Bola Tinubu, describing the publication’s assessment as misleading and...
US Households Pay 62% More for Drinking Water Than a Decade Ago
US households are paying substantially more for drinking water than they did a decade ago, with average bills rising 62% between 2015 and...
US Supreme Court Weighs Big Oil Bid to Block Climate Damage Lawsuits
The US Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments over whether states and local governments can sue major oil companies for damages linked to...
Global Stocks Rise as Investors Look Ahead to Earnings, Bond Yields Ease
Global stocks rose on Tuesday as investors turned their attention to the upcoming third-quarter earnings season, while easing bond yields provided some relief...
Nigeria Shifts Human Capital Strategy to State-Level Data
Nigeria is moving its human capital development strategy towards state-level planning and data, with the government seeking more measurable results in education, health,...
DMO Cuts FGN Savings Bond Rates as October Subscription Opens
The Debt Management Office has lowered the interest rates on its Federal Government of Nigeria Savings Bond as the October 2026 subscription window...
Naira Breaks Below N1,500 per Euro for First Time in Two Years
The naira has strengthened beyond the N1,500-to-the-euro mark for the first time since April 2024, supported by improved foreign exchange conditions and a...
