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CPPE Cautions CBN Over Interest Rate Policy Ahead of Key MPC Meeting
13+ hour, 51+ min ago (437+ words) The warning was issued in a statement on Sunday signed by the organisation's Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf, who argued that higher interest rates may deepen existing structural weaknesses in the economy rather than resolve them. The MPC is scheduled…...
First Bank, Visa Unveils Premium Visa Signature Card for Affluent Nigerian
17+ hour, 10+ min ago (317+ words) First Bank of Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with global payments giant Visa, has introduced the Visa Signature card in Nigeria'positioning it as an exclusive product tailored for the country's affluent, high-spending segment. The new card is designed to go beyond…...
South Korea Weighs Emergency Arbitration as Samsung Strike Threat Raises Economic Alarm
13+ hour, 34+ min ago (378+ words) Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said on Sunday that the government is closely monitoring negotiations between the company and its labour union, warning that even a brief disruption could have severe national economic consequences. Speaking after an emergency cabinet meeting, Kim…...
Shanghai Set for Blockbuster Women's 100m Hurdles Showdown
14+ hour, 46+ min ago (758+ words) What makes this contest even more intriguing is the sheer depth across every lane. There are no passengers in this race. From reigning champions to rising stars, virtually every athlete on the start list carries legitimate podium credentials, making the…...
You Tube, Snap, Tik Tok Settle First Youth Mental Health Lawsuit as Social Media Litigation Expands
13+ hour, 27+ min ago (402+ words) The settlements were disclosed in court filings on Friday in federal court in Oakland, California. The case was brought by the Breathitt County School District in rural eastern Kentucky, which argued that schools have been forced to absorb the financial…...
Cashless Drive Gains Momentum as First Bank, Visa Roll Out Naira Debit Card
17+ hour, 18+ min ago (222+ words) Brand Icon Image Cashless Drive Gains Momentum as First Bank, Visa Roll Out Naira Debit Card In a further push toward expanding digital payments and reducing reliance on cash transactions, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has introduced a new Naira…...
Tobi Amusan Opens Diamond League Season With Third-Place Finish in Shanghai
19+ hour, 20+ min ago (378+ words) Fresh off her gold-medal triumph at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra earlier in the week, Amusan showed clear signs of improvement as she raced to a season's best time of 12. 41 seconds against some of the world's finest hurdlers....
Rousey Returns in Stunning Fashion With 17-Second Submission Win Over Gina Carano
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (603+ words) Fans packed the arena to witness a matchup many believed would never happen " a clash between two women who helped shape the global rise of women's MMA. But once the cage door shut, sentiment gave way to instinct. Rousey, now…...
Shine Rosman Says Many Nollywood Actors Are Secretly Struggling Financially
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (272+ words) Nollywood actress Shine Rosman has challenged the widespread belief that movie stars in Nigeria are automatically wealthy, revealing that many actors in the industry are battling financial difficulties behind the scenes. The actress made the revelation during a recent podcast…...
Bruno Mars Extends Radio Reign as "I Just Might" Continues Chart Domination
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (360+ words) His latest single, "I Just Might," continues its impressive hold atop Billboard's Radio Songs chart, extending a streak that now places the track among the most dominant radio hits of his career. The song, lifted from his recent album The…...