The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted JPMorgan Chase approval-in-principle to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria, bringing the US financial giant closer to expanding its locally licensed services for major companies and institutional clients.
Dubai will revise speed limits on five major road sections from November 1, raising permitted speeds on three and lowering them on two as authorities seek to improve traffic flow and road safety.
The United Arab Emirates has nominated senior diplomat Lana Nusseibeh to become the next United Nations secretary-general, with her campaign centred on quiet diplomacy, conflict prevention and reforms to make the global body more effective.
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has expanded the leadership responsibilities of his three daughters across key businesses in his conglomerate, fuelling discussion about succession as he seeks to build the group into a $100 billion enterprise.
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northern Tibet in China on Thursday night, killing at least 16 people, injuring 46 others and damaging hundreds of homes as rescue teams worked to reach affected communities.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has commissioned Anchorage Pharmaceutical Industries Limited’s production facility in Enugu, as Nigeria seeks to expand domestic medicine manufacturing, create skilled jobs and reduce dependence on imported pharmaceuticals.
France has confirmed the first documented human infection with Shamonda virus, previously known to affect animals, after a severely immunocompromised patient died in Lyon, although authorities say no risk to the general population has been identified.
JPMorgan Chase has reportedly deposited ₦50 billion with the Central Bank of Nigeria as it pursues a merchant banking licence that could expand the US financial giant’s services to Nigerian businesses, although final regulatory approval is still pending.
Arabian Travel Market 2027 will focus on how demand for distinctive travel experiences is reshaping tourism, with new research showing growing consumer interest in discovering destinations, sampling local cuisine and connecting with local communities.
US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a new low in major national polls less than two weeks before the November 3 midterm elections, with voter concerns about living costs, the economy and the war with Iran weighing on Republicans’ prospects.
Guinness Nigeria’s profit after tax rose 53.1% to ₦40.69 billion in the nine months to September 2026, supported by higher revenue and a sharp reduction in finance expenses, as the brewer declared an additional ₦7 interim dividend per share.
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned foreign leaders, including US President Donald Trump, for blaming France’s recent riots on migration, accusing them of spreading misleading claims and exploiting the unrest for political gain.
Pope Leo XIV will not need further cancer treatment after surgery removed a localised lung tumour, the Vatican has confirmed, as the 70-year-old pontiff continues his recovery and gradually resumes public duties.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted JPMorgan Chase approval-in-principle to establish a merchant bank in Nigeria, bringing the US financial giant closer to expanding its locally licensed services for major companies and institutional clients.
Two Palestinian gunmen were killed after opening fire at an Israeli military checkpoint near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday, leaving at least five Israelis wounded and prompting sweeping movement restrictions across the area.
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigeria’s electoral commission to publish the preliminary register of more than 103 million voters online, raising concerns about public access ahead of the 2027 general election.
The United States will host the inaugural FIFA Women’s Club World Cup from January 5 to 30, 2028, with 19 teams from six football confederations set to compete in the new global tournament.
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, best known for his role in the classic film Rattlesnake, has died at 57 after a brief illness, his family and the Actors Guild of Nigeria have confirmed.
Nigeria’s National Economic Council has endorsed a 90-day plan to ease living costs, while President Bola Tinubu is backing efforts to unlock the full capacity of a major gas pipeline in a push to improve energy supply, support industry and expand economic opportunities
Dubai will revise speed limits on five major road sections from November 1, raising permitted speeds on three and lowering them on two as authorities seek to improve traffic flow and road safety.
The United Arab Emirates has nominated senior diplomat Lana Nusseibeh to become the next United Nations secretary-general, with her campaign centred on quiet diplomacy, conflict prevention and reforms to make the global body more effective.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has commissioned Anchorage Pharmaceutical Industries Limited’s production facility in Enugu, as Nigeria seeks to expand domestic medicine manufacturing, create skilled jobs and reduce dependence on imported pharmaceuticals.
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned foreign leaders, including US President Donald Trump, for blaming France’s recent riots on migration, accusing them of spreading misleading claims and exploiting the unrest for political gain.
