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Lifestyle & Wellness Desk30 October 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has directed the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing at a level comparable to that of China and Russia — just minutes before a crucial summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The decision follows Russian President Vladimir Putin’s declaration on Wednesday that Moscow had successfully tested […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk30 October 2025

The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, in partnership with the UK Department for Business and Trade, has commenced a sensitization programme to educate Nigerian exporters on opportunities within the United Kingdom market. Both parties, on Wednesday in Lagos, convened a workshop focused on the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), drawing a large […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk30 October 2025

The naira appreciated in official trading today, while the parallel (black) market remained weaker, highlighting the ongoing disparity between electronic foreign exchange platforms and street dealers. At the Daily Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) — the official interbank benchmark rate — the dollar traded around ₦1,452.8/$ on October 30, 2025. This reflects a steady strengthening […]

Tech & Tools Desk30 October 2025

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting a 39% year-on-year increase in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to ₦299.9 billion. The report showed that gross earnings for the period rose by 15.5% year-on-year to ₦532 billion, compared to ₦461 billion in Q3 2024. GTCO’s […]

James Obasi30 October 2025

In a move to boost and modernize Nigeria’s steel production, the Federal Ministry of Steel Development has signed a $400 million Joint Strategic Cooperation Declaration with Stellar Steel Company Limited for the construction of a state-of-the-art steel plant in Ewekoro, Ogun State. The Ministry, in a statement, explained that the project will be executed in […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk30 October 2025

The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as a “reactionary” and “embarrassing” reversal of the presidential pardon earlier granted to convicted drug traffickers, kidnappers, and other serious offenders. In a statement issued yesterday, Shaibu accused the administration […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk30 October 2025

A new economic review by Quartus Economics has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to introduce higher-value currency denominations — such as ₦10,000 and ₦20,000 notes — to restore the naira’s portability and curb the increasing cost of cash transactions. The report, titled “Is Africa’s Eagle Stuck or Soaring Back to Life?”, noted […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk30 October 2025

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has unveiled a series of events to celebrate its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of reform, oversight, and transformation in Nigeria’s electricity supply industry. Established on October 31, 2005, under the former Electric Power Sector Reform Act—now replaced by the Electricity Act 2023—NERC has played a central role in […]

Tech & Tools Desk30 October 2025

FirstBank of Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc (FirstHoldCo), has fully redeemed its $350 million subordinated Eurobond due in October 2025, reaffirming its strong liquidity and financial resilience. The Eurobond, issued in 2020 at an 8.625% coupon rate, matured on October 23, 2025, and was repaid in full from the bank’s balance sheet […]

James Obasi30 October 2025

Dangote Cement Plant, Obajana, has kicked off its 2025 Sustainability Week with a lineup of dynamic activities celebrating sportsmanship, education, and community partnership under the theme “Sustainable Progress: Celebrating Growth and Partnerships.” The annual event, which began on October 24, has been broadened this year to include more initiatives aimed at promoting holistic community development, […]

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Trump Directs U.S. To Resume Nuclear Weapons Testing

Nigeria, UK Agency Partner to Boost Nigerian Exports to The United Kingdom

Today’s Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate – October 30, 2025

GTCO Records 39% Rise in Profit Before Tax, Hits N299bn In Q3 2025

FG, Company Sign $400m Agreement to Boost Nigeria’s Steel Industry

Tinubu’s Reversal on Pardon Policy Sparks Criticism from Atiku’s Aide

Calls Mount for CBN To Introduce ₦10,000 And ₦20,000 Banknotes

NERC Celebrates 20 Years of Regulating Nigeria’s Electricity Sector

Firstbank Completes Redemption Of $350 Million Eurobond

Dangote Cement Champions Youth Empowerment Through Education and Sports.

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