Masazumi Wakatabe, former deputy governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and a current member of a key government economic panel, has urged the central bank to anchor medium- and long-term inflation expectations around 2%. His remarks came during a panel meeting on December 25, the minutes of which were released on Tuesday. Wakatabe said …
A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Shimane Prefecture on Tuesday morning, sending tremors across parts of the country’s western region but causing no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake occurred in eastern Shimane Prefecture on the western side of Honshu Island. The tremor registered an …
The United States has expanded its controversial visa bond policy, adding seven more countries, five of them in Africa, to the list of nations whose citizens may be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 before entering the country. Under the latest update by the Trump administration, passport holders from Bhutan, Botswana, the Central …
Sales of new vehicles in the United States rose about 2% in 2025, defying a year marked by regulatory uncertainty, supply-chain disruptions, and shifting electric-vehicle incentives. Automakers sold 16.2 million cars and trucks last year, a 2.4% increase from 2024, according to research firm Omdia. Several companies reported strong December results. Toyota Motor posted an …
Equatorial Guinea has officially changed its capital from Malabo to Ciudad de La Paz, according to a presidential decree. The country’s president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, cited strategic reasons for the move, which has been under consideration for nearly two decades. Malabo, located on Bioko Island, has experienced significant urban growth, prompting the shift to …
Amnesty International has accused Ugandan security forces of torture and arbitrary arrests as the country prepares for elections on January 15. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking to extend his four-decade rule amid rising claims that opposition voices are being suppressed. The rights group says it has documented incidents of security officers beating protesters and …
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has decorated 13 officers promoted from Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) at the FCT Command Headquarters. Senior officers, colleagues, and family members attended the ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the promoted officers. CP Dantawaye congratulated the officers and described …
CIG Motors Co. Ltd has fired Mr. Jubril Arogundade after completing an internal governance review. Arogundade had been suspended while the company investigated executive management practices. The review focused on responsibilities at the leadership level and is now concluded. PR Director Ifeanyi Abraham said the company has referred the findings to the Economic and Financial …
Popular Nigerian TikToker and streamer, Peller, has openly admitted struggling with spoken English, announcing plans to return to school to further his education. Peller made the disclosure during a recent live stream session with fellow content creator, Enzo. During the interaction, Enzo asked Peller to formally introduce himself in English, saying, “Just tell them in …
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has named three managers he believes the club should consider following the sacking of Ruben Amorim. With U-18 coach Darren Fletcher set to take interim charge of the senior team for Wednesday’s Premier League clash against Brighton, attention has turned to a permanent replacement. READ ALSO: Manchester United Sack …
