On this monumental day, as we mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Pinnacle Daily extends heartfelt greetings to all Nigerians, both at home and abroad. This moment is a celebration of our resilience, unity, and unwavering spirit. Over the years, we have faced challenges, yet we continue to rise, driven by hope, pride, and the strength …
The world’s tallest bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, has been officially opened to traffic in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, marking a major milestone in the country’s fast-growing infrastructure network. Standing 625 meters above the Beipan River and stretching nearly 3 kilometers, the bridge cuts travel time across the canyon from two hours to just …
U.S. consumer spending rose more than expected in August, driven by vacations, dining out, and higher demand for services, keeping the economy on solid ground even as inflation picked up. The Commerce Department reported Friday that household consumption, which makes up over two-thirds of economic activity, climbed by 0.6% after a 0.5% gain in July. …
United States immigration authorities have deported former Liberian rebel commander Mayama Sesay, widely known as “Black Diamond”, over her role in the country’s brutal civil wars. Sesay, 43, who commanded an all-female fighters’ unit and was accused of recruiting and leading child soldiers, was returned to Liberia in September, according to a statement from US …
The United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order certifying that his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok’s U.S. operations to American and global investors meets the national security requirements of a 2024 law. The new U.S. entity will be valued at about $14 billion, Vice President JD Vance said, far below analyst estimates …
President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a sweeping round of new tariffs targeting key imports, including branded pharmaceuticals, heavy-duty trucks, and furniture, in what he described as a move to safeguard U.S. manufacturing and national security. The measures, announced on Trump’s Truth Social handle, include a 100% duty on branded drugs, 25% on heavy-duty trucks, …
The U.S. economy expanded at its fastest pace in almost two years during the second quarter of 2025, driven by robust consumer spending, higher business investment, and a sharp narrowing of the trade deficit. Figures released by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday showed gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual …
The United States expects to seal trade deals with more Southeast Asian countries in the coming months, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday during a meeting with regional counterparts in Kuala Lumpur. Greer told economic ministers from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that negotiations on tariff rates are progressing, with some …
Global stocks fell on Wednesday as the dollar strengthened, following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious remarks on U.S. interest rates. Powell avoided committing to the sharp rate cuts investors expect in the coming months, dampening market sentiment. Traders still see a 92% chance of an October cut, according to CME FedWatch, but Powell stressed …
The Dutch government has agreed to sell a 46 per cent stake in TenneT’s German subsidiary to a consortium of global investors for up to €9.5 billion ($11.3 billion), marking a major step in its long-planned divestment of the power grid operator. The stake will go to Dutch pension fund manager APG, Norway’s Norges Bank, …
