Business & Economy

President Donald Trump escalated his trade war strategy on Thursday with a comprehensive new package of tariffs that will impose punishing duties on critical imported goods, including a dramatic 100%...

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has given its backing to TotalEnergies' complete withdrawal from Oil Mining Lease 118, approving a sales purchase agreement that will see the French energy...

Gold prices pulled back from early session gains on Thursday after an unexpected drop in U.S. jobless claims cast doubt on the Federal Reserve's appetite for aggressive monetary easing, setting...

The American labor market presented a complex picture this week, with unemployment claims falling to their lowest level in months even as broader employment trends continue to signal underlying weakness...

Global investors have ditched international diversification, flooding back into Wall Street with renewed fervor as 2025 concludes—a dramatic reversal that proves American markets' magnetic pull remains unbreakable. The pivot represents...

Oil prices surrendered early gains in Asian trading on Thursday, falling back from their strongest levels in nearly two months as market participants began positioning for the traditionally weaker winter...

The U.S. dollar maintained its footing on Thursday as currency markets grappled with conflicting signals from Federal Reserve officials, highlighting the delicate balance between economic data and monetary policy expectations...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intensified its efforts to combat the widespread abuse of the naira, launching a nationwide campaign yesterday as the country enters the Christmas and...

The U.S. dollar mounted a broad-based rally on Wednesday, gaining significant ground against major trading partners as markets recalibrated expectations following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's notably cautious commentary on...

In a groundbreaking move that could reshape banking accessibility across West Africa, FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has unveiled an ambitious initiative to provide tailored financial services specifically designed for blind,...