Trump Revives Trade Battle With Europe With Car Threat
US President Donald Trump, fresh from calling a trade truce with China, threatened on Wednesday to impose crippling tariffs on European autos unless the EU budges on a transatlantic deal. The European Union talked up hopes for such an accord, while France signalled progress in a row over a new tax that seeks a fairer […]
Democrats To Make Case Against Trump At Impeachment Trial
Democrats were to present opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump on Wednesday after a day of strict party line votes on ground rules that foreshadowed the president’s likely acquittal. Trump, who was attending the World Economic Forum in Davos as the historic trial got underway, blasted the proceedings as a “witchhunt” […]
Monty Python Star Terry Jones Dies Aged 77
Monty Python star Terry Jones has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with a rare form of dementia, sparking an outpouring of tributes on Wednesday. “We have all lost a kind, funny, warm, creative and truly loving man whose uncompromising individuality, relentless intellect and extraordinary humour has given pleasure to countless […]
Investors Trade ₦3.7 Billion Shares As Market Pares Gains
Investors staked ₦3.713 billion on 272.839 million shares in 4,945 deals at the stock market yesterday, even as price losses by bellwethers pushed the market to the negative territory. After opening on positive note on Monday, the market pared gains yesterday with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index, shedding 0.8 per cent to close […]
CIBN Holds Forum On Economic Outlook
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s (CIBN) Centre for Financial Studies in collaboration with B. Adedipe Associates Limited will examine the economic and business outlook for 2020 next Tuesday. The event will hold in Lagos. According to the CIBN, the breakfast programme aims to examine the global and domestic economies in the past year […]
The Under Celebrated Men Of Valour
The past few years have not been entirely benign. It is no news that the country is at war – a war against terrorism. The Jihadist terrorist organisation, popularly known as Boko Haram, began its rebellion against the government in 2009 on the premise of creating an Islamic state. Since then, the country has been […]
Nova Appointed Customs Duty Collecting Bank
Nova Merchant Bank Limited has been appointed as a designated collecting bank for import, excise and other duties by the Nigeria Customs Service. This would enable the financial institution handle duty payments for its clients in addition to process and issue custom bonds along with guarantees on their behalf. “I commend the management for obtaining […]
Common Errors To Avoid When Investing
Based on advice from Fund Managers Association of Nigeria, Goddy Egene writes on common errors to avoid when investing in 2020 and beyond We all agree that no one enjoys losing money and the zeal applied in pursuing a particular financial/investment goal does not automatically prevent losses. At times, we may quickly recover from losses, […]
Live Update: Second Day Of Trump’s Impeachment
Day two of Embattled US President Donald Trump’s Impeachment Trial has commenced as all members of the trial committee have convened at the trial venue and the US Chief Justice John Roberts, who will preside over the proceedings, swore in senators as jurors. Read Also: As Trump’s Impeachment Progresses Earlier reports show that the Republican-majority US […]
Live Update: UK Prime Minister Responding To Questions
Uk prime minister Boris Johnson is in the process of fielding various questions from people on his verified Facebook page as he decides to go live and have a face to face with his citizens amidst different political turmoils which has affected Britain directly or indirectly. Read Also: “I Will Defend Christians Around The World”: […]
Disney+ Is Coming To Europe Earlier Than Expected
Disney fans in parts of Europe will be able to access Disney+ earlier than expected. The company has bumped up the global launch of Disney+ by a week. It will now roll out in eight countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Switzerland on March 24, the company announced Tuesday. […]
India’s Silicone Valley Cities Choking On Success
Like thousands of others, Megha Mathur moved to the Indian city of Gurgaon for a coveted job in tech. She soon realized she wouldn’t be able to live there very long. The pollution was so bad she had to check an air quality app on her phone several times a day to see whether it was […]