The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Monday expressed its willingness to support the country’s authorities in battling floods that have hit the eastern part. The mission said it stood ready to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to complement national and local efforts to respond to the floods. The mission said it stood ready…
More than 400 demonstrations and protests for more actions on climate change have been planned around the globe from Friday to Sunday, with millions of people expected to take part. On Monday, the Climate Action Network announced that the protesters would be demanding an exit from coal, oil and gas as soon as possible. The…
In light of the ongoing investigation into the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), all senior officials of the Central Bank are being interviewed by the DSS and the appointed special investigator. The deputy governors are not exempt from this exercise and have all been called upon to provide essential information at different…
The board of Access Holdings Plc has announced that it is awaiting approval from CBN to release its Half-Year (HY) financial results for the period ended 30th June 2023 after completion of the audit of its subsidiaries. This was disclosed in the company’s statement to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and obtained by Nairametrics. This…
The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat has lauded the membership of the A.U into the G20 saying it will help the continent meet global challenges. The AU Commission Chairperson disclosed this on his X (formerly Twitter) handle after the announcement of the permanent membership status of the African Union in the…
In a bid to address challenges that may arise as a result of the sudden relocation of international airlines from the old international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos to the recently commissioned terminal at the same airport, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has set up a five-man…
The African Union formally took its seat as a new member of the G20 Saturday at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The expansion of the bloc is a notable diplomatic victory for Modi, who faces national elections next year and has used hosting rights for this year’s forum to burnish his image…
Global rice prices reached a 15-year high in August after top exporter India banned some overseas sales of the grain, the Food and Agriculture Organization said Friday. While global food prices eased in August, those of rice rose 9.8 percent compared to the previous month, “reflecting trade disruptions in the aftermath of a ban on…
Bill Gates’ foundation trust shows confidence in Anheuser-Busch despite recent struggles. Explore the investment and challenges faced by the beer company. Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Bud Light, has encountered a challenging year, but amidst the adversity, one high-profile investor has displayed unwavering confidence: the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. In a recent regulatory…
Undeterred by jetlag from a long intercontinental journey, President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, arrived in New Delhi to the immediate embrace of Mr. Gopichand Hinduja, the Chairman and CEO of the Hinduja Group of Companies, a conglomerate with a total asset portfolio exceeding $100 billion U.S. Dollars. The Indian Industrialist was received by the President…
