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Holcim Exits Nigeria After 65 Years, Sells Lafarge Stake for $1 Billion

Holcim exits Nigeria after 65 years, selling Lafarge Africa to Huaxin Cement for $1 billion. ...

Nigerian Stock Market Sees Mixed Performance Amid Interest Rate Hikes

Nigerian stock market records mixed performance as interest rate hikes weigh on investor sentiment. Lafarge ...

Nigeria Raises $2.2 Billion via Eurobond to Address Budget Deficit

Nigeria raises $2.2 billion via Eurobond issuance to fund the 2024 budget deficit, attracting $9 ...

Zimbabwe Court Approves Abortion for Rape Victims and Minors

Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court permits abortion for rape survivors and minors, marking progress in reproductive rights ...

Air Travel in Africa Shows Signs of Recovery, Collaboration Key for Growth

Africa's air travel sector shows signs of recovery, with strong international demand and calls for ...

President Tinubu Seeks South Africa’s Support for G20 and BRICS Membership

President Tinubu seeks South Africa’s support for Nigeria’s G20 and BRICS membership, emphasizing economic cooperation ...

Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Spark Debate in Senate and Among Stakeholders

Nigerian Senate debates Tinubu’s tax reform bills amid public concerns and stakeholder engagement, aiming to ...

Minimum Wage Debate in Ebonyi Sparks Tension Between Governor and NLC

Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru’s threat to sack striking workers over the minimum wage sparks backlash from ...

Northern Opposition Voices Concerns Over Tax Reform Bills Ahead of National Assembly Debate

Northern opposition leaders, including Atiku and Zulum, voice concerns over Nigeria's controversial tax reform bills, ...

FG Begins N50 Electronic Levy Deductions from Fintech Users

Nigeria's Federal Government has begun N50 electronic levy deductions from fintech users, affecting platforms like ...

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July 17th is the day in 1918 that the RMS Carpathia, the ship that rescued the 705 survivors from the RMS Titanic, is sunk off Ireland by the German SM U-55; 5 lives are lost.

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