FG grants employment waivers in hospitals
The federal government has granted waivers to hospitals for the employment of health workers to improve healthcare delivery.…
Farmers’ anger spreads in Europe, governments promise help
Farmers threw eggs and stones at the European Parliament in Brussels on Thursday, started fires near the building…
Low-emissions energy sources will account for almost half of global electricity generation by 2026, IEA says
Low-emissions energy sources are projected to cover all of the world’s additional electricity demand over the next three…
US freezes LNG export permits to review projects’ climate impacts amid rising pressure from environmental groups
The Biden administration announced on Friday a “temporary” pause on pending liquified natural gas (LNG) export permits to…
Labour demands N400,000 as new minimum wage
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja The labour movement has proposed a minimum wage of $300 (N436,500) for Nigerian workers…
FBN Holdings appoints Femi Otedola as board chair
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos FBN Holdings Plc, yesterday, announced the appointment of Olufemi Otedola as its new chairman,…
CBN directs banks to limit exposure to foreign currency
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday, issued a new set of directives that…
Fed’s faith in ‘immaculate disinflation’ narrative put to the test
The Federal Reserve will conclude a two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, with officials parsing evidence of slowing inflation…
Foreign direct investment in developing economies fell 9% in 2023
A new UNCTAD report, Global Investment Trends Monitor, shows Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to developing countries fell…
Ekpo commends Nigerian firms’ determination in harnessing local content law
By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo. has lauded the courage,…