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Japan Moves to Release Emergency Oil Reserves as Middle East War Shakes Global Supply
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (483+ words) Tokyo says it will begin releasing crude oil from its national stockpiles on Monday in a move aimed at easing the impact of supply shocks and rising fuel prices triggered by instability around the Strait of Hormuz " a critical oil…...
Safe Products, Confident Consumers: Stakeholders Chart New Path for Consumer Protection in Nigeria
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (1582+ words) The commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day has once again placed the spotlight on the importance of consumer protection, responsible production practices and the growing role of technology in strengthening trust within Nigeria's marketplace. At the 2026 edition of the annual…...
NEM Insurance Projects Strong Half-Year Profit, Driven by Robust Underwriting Performance
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (455+ words) NEM Insurance Plc is projecting a profit after tax of N19.7 billion for the first half of 2026, translating to an estimated earnings per share of N3.95. If realized, this represents a substantial improvement from the N15.4 billion recorded in the same period of…...
Zenith Bank Rolls Out Visa Signature Card to Strengthen Premium Banking for Affluent Clients
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (282+ words) Zenith Bank Plc has unveiled a new Visa Signature Card as part of its strategy to deepen engagement with high-net-worth customers and expand its suite of premium banking services. The move targets clients who are globally mobile, frequently travel, and…...
Davido Condemns Brutal Student Bullying in Edo State, Sparks Action by School, Police
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (221+ words) The footage, which circulated widely on X on Sunday, shows two male students repeatedly assaulting a fellow student who had fallen to the ground. At one point, one of the aggressors drags the victim by his uniform and stomps on…...
Finding Her Voice Across Continents: The Journey of Hembadoon Ande Peter-Thomas
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1029+ words) Now based in Luxembourg, Hembadoon has carved out a unique space for herself in Europe's creative landscape, performing with her seven-piece ensemble, The Lady Force Band, and using her platform to spotlight African creativity and diaspora voices. Yet her journey…...
Publicis Groupe Acquires AdgeAI to Strengthen AI-Driven Creative Performance Measurement
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (453+ words) The deal will see AdgeAI integrated into the production ecosystem of Publicis Groupe, enabling brands to access real-time content measurement and predictive performance insights. The company says the move is aimed at helping marketers better understand which creative assets work…...
CKay Questions ‘Afrobeats’ Label, Says It Oversimplifies Africa’s Diverse Music
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1097+ words) The Love Nwantiti hitmaker reflected on how the global popularity of African music has brought international attention to the continent's creative scene, but has also resulted in what he believes is an oversimplified categorisation of Africa's musical identity. According to…...
ByteDance Pauses Global Launch of Seedance 2.0 Amid Copyright Disputes
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (161+ words) ByteDance Pauses Global Launch of Seedance 2.0 Amid Copyright Disputes'Brand Icon Image ByteDance Pauses Global Launch of Seedance 2.0 Amid Copyright Disputes According to a report by The Information on Saturday, the company decided to put the launch on hold after concerns…...
FAAC Distributes N1.89 Trillion to Federal, State, and Local Governments in February
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (305+ words) FAAC Distributes N1.89 Trillion to Federal, State, and Local Governments in February'Brand Icon Image FAAC Distributes N1.89 Trillion to Federal, State, and Local Governments in February According to the Finance Ministry, the total gross revenue available in February stood at N2.23 trillion before…...