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243,000 Nigerian subscribers disconnect from DStv,GOtv over cost as new rival emerges
The MultiChoice Group has reported that about 243,000 Nigerian subscribers deserted the pay-tv company in six months due to macroeconomic conditions.
Japan growth slows as new PM readies stimulus
Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to jumpstart the world's fourth-largest economy. "The economy lost momentum in the third quarter and we think that GDP growth will remain around trend over the coming quarters," Marcel Thieliant, head of Asia-Pacific at Capital Economics, said in a note on Friday.
BREAKING: Wike suspends FCDA executive secretary indefinitely, reason emerges
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has announced the indefinite suspension of the executive secretary of the FCDA Hadi Ahmad. Reasons for the suspension have emerged.
Just In: Nigerian governor declares Friday as public holiday, reason emerges
Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has asked civil and public servants in the state to stay at home on Friday, November 15. The governor gave a reason for the directive.
Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves new minimum wage
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has joined his colleagues in putting smiles on the face of the workers in the state as he approved a new minimum wage.
Ondo 2024: List of 4 key governorship candidates who may emerge winner
The list of possible candidates who stand the chances of winning the Saturday governorship election in Ondo state has been emerged. PDP and APC are in the race.
China retail sales pick up speed, beat forecasts in October
China's retail sales last month grew at their fastest clip since the start of the year, official figures showed Friday, an encouraging sign for Beijing as it looks to boost sluggish consumption. However, industrial production growth edged down to 5.3 percent in October, the NBS figures showed, from 5.4 percent the previous month.
Asian markets fluctuate at end of tough week
Asian markets were mixed Friday after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell tempered expectations for interest rate cuts, while traders also contemplated a hawkish Trump presidency. However, while the bank is expected to cut rates again next month, Powell warned that the path "is not preset", adding that "the economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates".
Xi inaugurates South America's first Chinese-funded port in Peru
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday inaugurated Latin America's first Beijing-funded port in Chancay, Peru -- a symbol of the Asian superpower's growing influence on the continent as it prepares to face off with a new Donald Trump administration.
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