BusinessDay 26th Aug 2026
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WORLD IN BRIEF:Canada hits US with 50% tariffs, China rejects Iran sanctions, Tanzania VP resigns and other stories
Canada retaliates with 50% tariffs as US trade war escalates Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 percent read more WORLD IN BRIEF:Canada hits US with 50% tariffs, China rejects Iran sanctions, Tanzania VP resigns and other stories
New assessment rules: FG mandates digital CA portals for WAEC, NECO
The federal government has rolled out uniform continuous assessment (CA) guidelines that compel the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and read more New assessment rules: FG mandates digital CA portals for WAEC, NECO
Samuel Eto’o backs Infantino amid backlash over FIFA presidency
Cameroon Football Federation president Samuel Eto’o has thrown his support behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino, insisting the Swiss-Italian administrator has read more Samuel Eto’o backs Infantino amid backlash over FIFA presidency
Dolly Parton: Country legend who turned rags into gold, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, who turned rags into a coat of many colours and wore it to the stars, has died in read more Dolly Parton: Country legend who turned rags into gold, dies at 80
Telecoms giant MTN eyes banking licences as it pushes deeper into lending
Africa’s largest telecoms operator MTN Group is exploring banking licences in select markets as the company looks to expand lending read more Telecoms giant MTN eyes banking licences as it pushes deeper into lending
U20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets promise to make Nigeria proud
Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have departed the country for Poland ahead of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s read more U20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets promise to make Nigeria proud
Nigeria, Ghana drive MTN’s cash flow rebound as funds return to Johannesburg
MTN Group sees financial recovery as Nigeria and Ghana emerge as major contributors to the South African telecom giant’s cash read more Nigeria, Ghana drive MTN’s cash flow rebound as funds return to Johannesburg
End dictatorship or risk fresh strike, NASU-WAEC warns
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has warned the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) against adopting read more End dictatorship or risk fresh strike, NASU-WAEC warns
US opens 30-day window for public feedback on proposed $103,265 H-1B fee
United States (US) based companies, as well as tech workers will have 30 days to comment on the proposed $103,265 read more US opens 30-day window for public feedback on proposed $103,265 H-1B fee