On Thursday, January 23, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso projected that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow by 4.17% in 2025, with inflation expected to ease. Currently, Nigeria’s inflation rate stands at 34.80%, but Cardoso expressed optimism that it will decline as the reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu begin…
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala issued a warning on Thursday, January 23, cautioning against retaliatory trade wars sparked by U.S. tariff threats under President Donald Trump. Okonjo-Iweala urged countries not to mirror the U.S.’s actions, describing such a scenario as “catastrophic.” Her remarks followed Trump’s threats of a trade war with Russia over…
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced on Thursday, January 23, that his foundation will provide funding to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) after President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement for a second time. This funding aims to keep the climate body operational in light of the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed a warehouse in Kaduna for storing expired food and cosmetic products worth over N75 million. NAFDAC announced the action on its official X handle on Tuesday, January 22, revealing that the warehouse is located at PP2A Bayajidda Street, near Kano Road, New…
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD FCTA), has initiated a three-day warning strike to protest unpaid salaries, allowances, and other unmet demands. As a result, activities have come to a halt in government hospitals across Abuja, including those in Wuse, Asokoro, Maitama, Kubwa, Zuba, Kwali, and others. Dr. George Ebong, President…
Iraq’s parliament has reportedly passed several controversial laws, including one that critics argue could effectively legalize child marriage for girls as young as nine. The amendments to Iraq’s personal status law, passed on January 21, 2025, would grant Islamic courts greater authority over family matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance. While Iraqi law currently…
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine quickly, or face “high levels of taxes, tariffs, and sanctions.” Trump posted a message on Truth Social Wednesday, urging Moscow to settle the conflict or risk worsening consequences. “Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous war! IT’S ONLY GOING TO…
German club Borussia Dortmund has dismissed manager Nuri Sahin after just seven months in charge. The former Dortmund and Real Madrid midfielder was let go following his side’s 2-1 loss to Bologna on Tuesday night, according to reports. Sky Germany and Bild stated that Sahin’s sacking was confirmed that evening, with the decision communicated to…
Troops from Sector 7 of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have apprehended a notorious gunrunner and his son, seizing a large stash of weapons and ammunition during an operation in Kaduna State. The operation took place on Sunday, January 20, 2025, following intelligence gathered about the suspects. According to sources, the individuals were identified as 62-year-old…
The management of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has dismissed a locum radiographer following the death of a patient at the facility. Reports indicate that the radiographer was let go due to negligence of duty. A source revealed to Newsmen on Wednesday in Calabar that the worker was fired for failing to provide…
