It is blackout for Nigerian electricity consumers, as the government is carrying out a phased repair on the grid. The first phase has thrown 6 states into darkness.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that tariffs are a crucial part of President Donald Trump's economic strategy, asserting that they can be a source of government revenue to help fund investment. They are able to boost US industrial capacity, help improve national security, and can be "an important source of government revenue, which can help fund investments," he added.
Tesla shares slump 9% on disappointing Europe sales
Shares of the US electric vehicle pioneer Tesla slumped as much as nine percent Tuesday, as investors digested disappointing European sales and chief executive Elon Musk's aggressive foray into politics. Alongside its European struggles, Tesla also faces stiff competition from automakers like BYD in China -- a key market for electric vehicles.
GDP: Nigerian economy growth hits 3-year high, NBS lists top 10 contributing sectors
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product which measures the economic performance grew in the fourth quarter.
Nigeria missing from list of top 10 African countries with highest debts to IMF in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) report shows some African countries with the most debt exposure in 2025, ranking Egypt on top of the list with over $8bn.
Germany's next leader grapples to boost defence spending
Germany's next leader, conservative Friedrich Merz, has raised the alarm over European defence but the clock is ticking for him to muster the funds needed to refurbish the armed forces. According to Bloomberg News, he is in discussions to top up Germany's special defence fund with another 200 billion euros ($210 billion).
FG moves to end network blackouts, sets up committee to investigate telecoms cable cuts
Just days after major network operators warned about imminent network blackout, the federal government has set up a panel to look into possible cable cuts.
Saudi company set to own major stake in Olam Agri after $1.78bn acquisition deal
Producers of one of Nigeria's most preferred rice brand are to be acquired by Saudi Agriculture and Livestock Company (SALIC) in a multi-billion dollar deal.
German family-run machine maker issues SOS to future government
Facing a slowing German economy, high energy bills, onerous bureaucracy and the threat of US tariffs, a Black Forest-based factory equipment maker is issuing a plea for help to the country's next government. And now the company, which has about 3,700 workers worldwide, is facing the threat of US tariffs after Donald Trump's return as US president.
Indonesia agrees to terms with Apple to lift iPhone sales ban: source
The Indonesian government has agreed to terms with Apple to lift a ban on sales of the iPhone 16 model, a government source familiar with the matter told AFP on Tuesday, ending months of negotiations between Jakarta and the tech giant. The government source did not disclose any information about the terms, nor when the agreed conditions would be presented to the public.
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