3 newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing…
AfDB approves $500m loan to boost electricity access in Nigeria
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The Board of Directors, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a loan of…
Protest: Amnesty International tasks FG to uphold human rights
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Amnesty International has tasked the Nigerian Government to ensure that security operatives respect and…
Bankers back Windfall Tax, say it will alleviate poverty
By Tochukwu Bliss with agency report, Abuja Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale…
Medical professionals urge Nigerians to trust efficacy of vaccines
Some medical practitioners on Wednesday said vaccines are safe and healthy, urging Nigerians to embrace them. They made…
“Middle-Income Trap” hinders progress in developing countries: World Bank
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos About 108 countries including China, India, Brazil, and South Africa—face serious obstacles that could hinder…
U.S. farm agency to provide discrimination payments to 43,000 farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it has issued $2 billion of financial assistance to more…
Global accounting body wants more rigour in showing climate impacts
A global accounting body on Wednesday proposed guidance on how companies can do more to show the impact…
Chevron’s $53bn Hess merger delayed again as ExxonMobil arbitration drags into 2025
Chevron Corp.’s $53 billion proposed takeover of Hess Corp. suffered another setback as an arbitration hearing to settle…
U.S. LNG exports dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, study finds
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future (NACEF) and the Partnership to Address Global Emissions (PAGE) released a…