Trump Taps Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary, Signaling Tougher Trade Policies
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Howard Lutnick, co-chair of his transition team and CEO of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, as his commerce secretary. The move underscores the incoming…
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Anambra Signs 10 MoUs at Investment Summit, Targets Economic Transformation
The Anambra State government has signed ten Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with eleven development firms during the second edition of the Anambra Investment Summit, themed *“Anambra: A Land of Infinite…
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Challenges and Solutions in Nigeria’s Air Travel Sector
Flight disruptions are a growing concern for domestic travelers in Nigeria, affecting both personal plans…
Governor Soludo As A Pan-nigerian Exemplar, Continues To Set New Standard In Governance
By Christian ABURIME When the all-time world-renowned physicist, Albert Einstein, said “The leader is one…
Rising Food Costs and Student Hardship: The Struggle for Nigerian University Students
Elisha, a student at a public university in Lagos State, returned home during a break…
Google Ads Unveils AI-Driven Tools to Boost Digital Marketing Efficiency and Creativity
In a crowded marketplace where visibility is crucial, businesses must leverage effective tools to stand…
Meta Announces Monetization for Nigerian and Ghanaian Content Creators on Facebook
Social media giant Meta has announced that starting July 1, 2024, Nigerian and Ghanaian content creators with at least 5,000…
SZA Declares She Will Never Enter a Romantic Relationship Again
American singer Solána Imani Rowe, widely known by her stage name SZA, has made a bold declaration regarding her stance…
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Clean, Green and Sustainable Anambra: Communities, Groups, Stakeholders Key Into Soludo’s Environment Agenda
--- As State Mark World Earth Day Kennedy Aniedozie | I-Witness News Earth Day celebration is an annual event that…
APC Chieftain, Okonkwo, Makes High-profile Defection to APGA
In a significant political move, Architect Chukwuka Okonkwo, a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) hailing from Aguluezechukwu…
SSG Bridgehead Chapter Inauguation: Market Chairman Lauds Governor Soludo On Security, Infrastructure
Juliana Nwachukwu | MOI | I-Witness News The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Bridgehead market, Hon. Chinedu Ezekwike has lauded Governor…
ASHIA Launches Standard Medical Treatment Guidelines
Choice Chioma | I-Witness News The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency launched a new standard medical treatment guideline that will…
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company Explains Recent Tariff Increase
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has clarified the recent tariff hike for Band A customers, attributing it to…
SMEs in Nigeria Struggle with New N70,000 Minimum Wage
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria have voiced concerns about their ability to comply with the recently approved N70,000…
Trade is Key to Global Food Security, Says WTO Director-General Okonjo-Iweala
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, emphasized the vital role of trade in ensuring global food…
Federal Government’s CNG Initiative to Cut Abuja Airport Taxi Fares by 30% with 800-Vehicle Conversion Deal
In a bid to reduce transportation costs, the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has signed an agreement with the…
Stakeholders Urge Bold Actions to Boost Nigeria’s Non-Oil Sector at FCMB Seminar
Stakeholders at the sixth non-oil seminar organized by First City Monument Bank (FCMB) have called for urgent and decisive measures…
Trump Taps Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary, Signaling Tougher Trade Policies
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Howard Lutnick, co-chair of his transition team and CEO of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, as his commerce secretary. The move underscores the incoming…
Senator Nwoko Calls for Ban on Foreign Currencies in Nigeria
Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, has reiterated his call for a ban on the use of foreign currencies, including the US Dollar, in…
CBN Warns Banks Against Cash Hoarding, Sets Penalties for Violations
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern warning to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) against hoarding and diverting cash, emphasizing that such actions will attract significant penalties. In…
Food Inflation Hits 39.16% in October 2024, Further Worsening Economic Hardship
Food inflation in Nigeria has surged to 39.16% in October 2024, up from 37.77% in September, marking a significant increase under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The new…
Tinubu Lauds Soludo’s Visionary Leadership at Anambra Investment Summit
President Bola Tinubu praised Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo as a "statesman" committed to transformative development, during the opening of the 2024 Anambra Investment Summit held at the International Convention…
Second Anambra Investment Summit Set to Boost Economic Prospects, Says ANSIPPA Chief Okoye
Anambra State is gearing up for the 2024 Anambra Investment Summit, set to take place on Thursday, November 14, at the International Convention Center in Awka. According to Mr. Mark…
Nigeria’s FX Market Faces Persistent Challenges Despite CBN Measures, Says Fitch
Despite multiple interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stabilize the foreign exchange market, Fitch Ratings has flagged ongoing instability and uncertainty. This contrasts with a recent report…
Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen NDIC’s Role in Protecting Depositors and Enhancing Financial Stability
The Nigerian Senate has passed the "Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Act No 33 of 2023," a bill aimed at bolstering the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to better protect depositors,…
Germany Pledges €150,000 to Boost Sanitary Standards in Developing Countries through WTO Partnership
Germany has committed €150,000 (approximately CHF 140,000) for 2024 to support developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) in strengthening their sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacities. The funding, directed toward the Standards…
Peter Obi Decries Power Outages, Calls for Urgent Action to Revitalize Nigeria’s Economy
In light of the ongoing power outages affecting much of Northern, Eastern, and South-South Nigeria, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has voiced deep…
Trade is Key to Global Food Security, Says WTO Director-General Okonjo-Iweala
The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, emphasized the vital role of trade in ensuring global food stability during the opening session of the World Food Forum…
