The Bank of Canada (BoC) is widely expected to keep its policy interest rate at 2.25% on Wednesday. Economists and money markets, however, are divided over the future path of Canada’s monetary policy amid economic uncertainty. Since December, money markets have started pricing in the possibility of a rate hike later this year after a …
Shares of gold mining companies rose in premarket trading on Monday after bullion prices climbed to a record high of $5,100 an ounce. The surge extends a historic rally driven by safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions and global market volatility. Gold gained about 64 per cent in 2025, marking its strongest annual performance since 1979. …
Combined security operatives have arrested four suspected kidnappers in a forest at Ewu, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State. The suspects were apprehended following a shootout with security operatives during an operation in the area. Confirming the development, the Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said the suspects have been transferred …
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing, has directed all primary and secondary school teachers to join the ongoing indefinite strike. The union said it acted on the directive of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which instructed all affiliate unions in the FCT to escalate the industrial action. NUT said the …
Africa may fail to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat unless countries expand Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to include older women excluded from early immunisation programmes. MSD South Africa and Africa Health Business issued the warning, saying millions of women across the continent remain unprotected despite the availability of effective vaccines. An analysis …
Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League table has been reduced to four points following a dramatic 3–2 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday evening. The Gunners went into the clash aware that key title rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa had already secured victories earlier in the weekend. City recorded a 2–0 …
Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has maintained that Arsenal remain the favourites to win the Premier League title, despite their 3–2 home defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. United secured the dramatic victory at the Emirates Stadium through a late winner from Matheus Cunha, after Mikel Merino had drawn Arsenal level and raised hopes …
The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has called for exploring emerging maritime defence technologies aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the Nigerian Navy. Vice Admiral Abbas made the call at the ninth edition of the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026 in Qatar. The naval chief …
Guinea-Bissau has stopped a US-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns due to ethical concerns. The country's health minister said the six-member ethics committee never met before approving the trial. The study planned to vaccinate some newborns and withhold the vaccine from others. Researchers would track illness, deaths, and development over five years. Critics argue …
Twenty-four Nigerian universities appeared in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, marking the first time the country has recorded such a feat. The rankings, released on January 21, make Nigeria the most represented country in Sub-Saharan Africa. The 2026 rankings cover 11 areas: Arts and Humanities, Business and Economics, Computer …
