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Belgian Biotech Agomab Eyes $828.5 Million Valuation in Nasdaq IPO

Agomab Therapeutics is preparing for a major debut on the U.S. public markets. On Thursday, ...

  • 4 hours ago
  • Business
EURO

The Euro’s Dilemma: Balancing Global Ambition with Exchange Rate Realities

Europe finds itself at a financial crossroads. While the bloc aims to expand the euro’s ...

  • 5 hours ago
  • Business
NIGERIA

Local First: Nigeria Sets 2031 Deadline for Defense Import Ban

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a bold strategy to achieve total self-sufficiency in ...

  • 6 hours ago
  • Business
Amazon layoffs

Amazon Layoffs Claim 16,000 Jobs Following “Project Dawn” Leak

A massive reduction is sweeping through the tech sector as Amazon confirms the termination of ...

  • 24 hours ago
  • Business
OJORA

Patriarch of the Ojora Family, Otunba Adekunle Ojora, Passes Away at 93

The Ojora family of Lagos has announced the passing of their patriarch, Otunba Adekunle Ojora. ...

  • 28 January 2026
  • Business
Rwanda asylum deal arbitration

Rwanda Sues UK for $130M Over Asylum Deal Breach

The diplomatic fallout from one of Britain’s most controversial immigration policies has moved from Parliament ...

  • 28 January 2026
  • Economy & Finance
OPEC

Former OPEC Chief Trials in London Over Bribery Allegations

British prosecutors opened their case against Diezani Alison-Madueke on Tuesday, alleging that the former Nigerian ...

  • 27 January 2026
  • Business
BOND

Nigeria’s ₦501bn Power Bond Fully Subscribed

In a major step toward stabilizing the nation’s energy market, the Federal Government’s inaugural ₦501 ...

  • 27 January 2026
  • Business
UPS

UPS to Cut 30,000 Roles in $3B Turnaround Strategy

United Parcel Service (UPS) announced on Tuesday that it will eliminate up to 30,000 operational ...

  • 27 January 2026
  • Business
CONGO

Norway Charges Oil Execs Over $25M Congo Bribery Plot

Norwegian authorities have officially charged an oil firm and two of its top executives for ...

  • 27 January 2026
  • Business
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