Banco BPM says UniCredit’s ‘unusual’ $10.5 billion takeover offer does not reflect its profitability
UniCredit offered to snap up Banco BPM for roughly $10.5 billion on Monday.
Month: November 2024
Trump’s tariff threats signal the start of a wild ride in currency markets
Donald Trump’s vow to implement additional tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico signals the start…
Port Harcourt Refinery begins operation, says NNPC
[[{“value”:”The NNPC Ltd said the refinery began truck loading of petroleum products on Tuesday 26…
Police fire tear gas as thousands continue to protest in Pakistan
Pakistan’s police fired tear gas as thousands of ex-PM Imran Khan’s supporters defied a lockdown.
Philippine VP Duterte denies assassination plot against President Marcos Jr
Relations between powerful vice president and president continue to deteriorate, as investigators summon Duterte.
Thousands rally across the world calling for end to violence against women
UN report says average of 140 women and girls were killed each day in 2023…
Crypto market sheds $180 billion in a day as bitcoin slides further from $100,000 milestone
Bitcoin’s price retreated further from the psychologically important $100,000 milestone as investors booked profits from…
Orange partners with OpenAI, Meta to develop custom African-language AI models
Orange is working with OpenAI and Meta to build custom AI models that can understand…
Sanwo-Olu suspends aide who said arsonists were “hunted and executed”
[[{“value”:”The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended his senior special assistant on print media,…
NCDC, WHO partner to enhance community engagement, risk communication
[[{“value”:”This collaborative effort is part of the Strengthening and Utilising Response Groups for Emergencies Initiative…
MDC 2024: Panelists discuss strategy against gender-based violence
[[{“value”:”The issue came up during a panel discussion at the ongoing Media and Development Conference…
In defence of Dr Reuben Abati (1), By Jideofor Adibe
[[{“value”:”…the furore over the remarks by Dr Abati raises a fundamental question of what should…
2025 cricket schedule met with concerns over player welfare
The 2025 domestic cricket schedule has been met with concerns for player welfare as the Professional…
Jamaica snatch victory against England to send series to decider
The Vitality Netball Horizon Series is heading to a decider after a last-gasp goal from…
What are Trump’s plans for tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico?
US president-elect has promised to impose tariffs for as long as drugs and undocumented migrants…
Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights
Judge rules that the government’s policies favouring heterosexual couples ‘cannot be justified’.
‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation
The incoming Russia-friendly US leader has touted a vague peace plan that worries experts and…
Huawei launches first phones capable of running its new self-developed operating system
Huawei launched the Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro and Mate 70 Pro+ and foldable Mate…
Climate Change: Are women the answer?
Women play a vital part in finding a solution to climate change.
