Apple has been fined €150 million ($162.42 million) by French antitrust regulators for allegedly abusing its power in mobile app advertising between 2021 and 2023. The fine, imposed by the French competition authority, is the first time any antitrust authority has penalized Apple over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature. According to regulators, Apple’s ATT […]
State House Press Release President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mr Jim Ovia, the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London. President Tinubu describes this honour as a fitting recognition of Mr Ovia’s exceptional contributions to business, innovation, and technology, as well as for […]
Akpabio Praises Tinubu as Progressive-Minded Leader, Predicts He’ll be Nigeria’s Greatest President Senator Godswill Akpabio has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a progressive-minded leader who has contributed greatly to the development of Nigeria, despite numerous challenges he has faced in his political career. Akpabio, who is President of the Senate of the […]
The Nigerian domestic economy recorded a significant growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, expanding by 3.84% to reach N22.61 trillion, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This growth is attributed to the improved performance of the non-oil sector, particularly the financial and insurance subsectors. The CBN’s Q4 2024 Economic Report reveals […]
In a move aimed at promoting transparency and combating corruption, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly disclosed his family’s assets, income, expenses, and financial obligations for the year 2024. This declaration is part of Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to increase transparency and accountability among public officials, with mandatory electronic asset declarations reinstated in […]
Dear Egbon Dele Momodu, Greetings sir. I listened to your interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief today and must vehemently disagree with you on your assertion that President Bola Tinubu is on the verge of “killing democracy” in Nigeria by his action of declaring a State of Emergency on Rivers State and suspending […]
Akpabio Praises Tinubu as Progressive-Minded Leader, Predicts He’ll be Nigeria’s Greatest President Senator Godswill Akpabio has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a progressive-minded leader who has contributed greatly to the development of Nigeria, despite numerous challenges he has faced in his political career. Akpabio, who is President of the Senate of the […]
While the economy of the country continues to falter, some of Nigeria’s largest banks have posted record profits in their 2024 full-year accounts. The five banks, which include Zenith Bank, Guaranty Trust Holding Company, United Bank for Africa, Stanbic IBTC, and Fidelity Bank, collectively posted a post-tax profit of N3.317 trillion. The […]
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck has struck Myamar, leaving in its wake, widespread destruction and chaos in the region. The earthquake’s impact was felt across neighboring areas, including southwest China’s Yunnan Province, where a group of brave nurses demonstrated extraordinary courage and quick thinking in the face of disaster. At the […]
In a stunning turnaround, South Sudan will be the world’s fastest-growing economy in 2025 with a mind-boggling growth rate of 27.2%, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts. This follows a record 26.4% drop in 2024, and is driven by the resumption of oil exports after pipeline repairs, which will enhance government revenues and economic […]
