British pharmaceutical giant, AstraZeneca has reported a 27% rise in second-quarter net profit, reaching $2.45 billion, bolstered by record revenue growth in its key U.S. market. According to the company’s earnings statement released Tuesday, revenue surged 12% year-on-year to a quarterly record of $14.5 billion, driven largely by strong sales in its oncology portfolio. […]
The United States government has announced that it will deny visa applications from foreign nationals whose primary reason for travel is to give birth on American soil in order to obtain U.S. citizenship for their children, a practice commonly referred to as birth tourism. In a statement released on Monday by the U.S. Mission […]
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has warned that no elected official from Northern Nigeria seeking re-election in 2027 will succeed unless they defect to the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). Lawal, a former top APC figure and a vocal critic of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, made the […]
In a bold and dexterous move, Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola is set to acquire Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), one of Nigeria’s most prominent financial institutions. The potential acquisition marks a significant pivot in the nation’s banking sector and reinforces Otedola’s reputation as one of Africa’s most strategic business minds. Otedola’s influence in the […]
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has described the Super Falcons’ recent victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as a powerful testament to the effectiveness of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing sports reforms. He said the team’s triumph not only demonstrated athletic excellence but also reflected a […]
