China on Thursday accused the United States of stirring unnecessary alarm over its rare earth export controls. The country also rejected Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s critical remarks about top Chinese trade negotiator Li Chenggang. The official People’s Daily released a seven-point rebuttal, defending Beijing’s measures. U.S. officials had suggested that removing the controls could prevent …
Nigeria’s anti-corruption drive took centre stage in the West African subregion as the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, called for deeper regional collaboration to track, recover, and return stolen assets hidden across borders. Speaking at the 7th Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the …
Award-winning investigative journalist and Editor-in-Chief/COO of Premium Times, Musikilu Mojeed, has said that “great content is the key to survival in the media business.” He stated this during a lively panel session at Pinnacle Daily’s flagship lunch held in Abuja today. The event, themed “The Economics of Media Business: Understanding Revenue Models and Profitability”, explored …
Domino’s Pizza has outperformed Wall Street expectations in its third-quarter results, riding a wave of value-driven promotions and new menu offerings as budget-conscious Americans search for affordable meal options amid stubborn inflation. The world’s largest pizza chain reported a 5.2% increase in U.S. same-store sales, surpassing analysts’ forecasts of 4%, according to data from LSEG. …
Across Nigeria’s capital city, the dream of living close to work is fast slipping away. The recent spike in house rents across Abuja has triggered an exodus of residents from central districts to far-flung areas, as landlords adjust their prices in response to inflation, rising building costs and, in some cases, sheer greed. For many, …
Beneath the shadow of Nigeria’s more publicized health battles like HIV and malaria lies a silent but equally deadly epidemic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). It kills slowly, spreads quietly, and often goes unnoticed until the damage is irreversible. Yet, it is one of the most preventable viral infections in the world. While the country’s public health …
America’s small businesses are bracing for a rough patch. According to new data released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), confidence among U.S. small business owners fell sharply in September, as inflation worries, tariff pressures, and growing policy uncertainty weighed heavily on Main Street. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped 2.0 points …
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday delivered his final speech before the Fed’s upcoming policy meeting, navigating a U.S. economy torn between strong growth, rising productivity, and mounting inflation risks. The address comes as policymakers grapple with incomplete economic data amid a U.S. government shutdown that has delayed the September jobs report and other …
World maritime powers are meeting in London this week to negotiate what could become a landmark climate deal for the global shipping industry. The proposed measure seeks to cut emissions, fund green energy, and push ships away from fossil fuels. At the heart of the talks is a plan to introduce a global fee on …
Botswana has introduced a new rule aimed at increasing local ownership in the mining sector, as part of broader efforts to ensure citizens benefit more directly from the country’s mineral wealth. The change, which amends the Mines and Minerals Act, previously gave the state the right to buy a 15% shareholding in any mining concession. …
