War is first a human tragedy, but markets do not read history through grief. They read it through orders, contracts, fuel prices, insurance premiums, shipping delays and government budgets. That is the uncomfortable starting point for any serious discussion of the economics of war. SIPRI estimates t
US seizes Iranian vessel as Tehran rejects renewed peace talks The United States has escalated its confrontation with Iran after Donald Trump, US president, confirmed that US forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach Washington’s naval blockade. Trump said the vessel was inter
Kelechi Iheanacho expressed his excitement after delivering a match-winning performance to help Celtic secure a place in the Scottish Cup final. The Nigerian forward came on with just seven minutes remaining in regulation time during the semi-final clash against St Mirren, but made a decisive impact
Atilola Mofifun and Zara Adegoke emerged as standout winners in the U-16 and U-12 categories at the second edition of the Tennista Foundation Junior Tennis Tournament. The three-day event, held on clay courts at the Lagos Country Club, brought together promising young players from across the country
Harry Kane netted his 32nd goal of the season as Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-2 home victory over VfB Stuttgart to secure a record-extending 35th Bundesliga title. Raphael Guerreiro, Nicolas Jackson and Alphonso Davies were also on target for Bayern, while Chris Fuehrich and Chema Andres replied for
In the bustling fashion hubs of Lagos and Abuja, a revolution is taking place—not in the silhouette of the dress or the cut of the suit, but in the ‘crowning’ of the ensemble. Hats which were once relegated to ceremonial traditional attire or mere functional sun protection, have emerged as the defin
The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has tasked the management of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc on the need to expand the annual production capacity of its subsidiary, the Golden Sugar Company (GSC), to 300,000 metric tonnes by the year 2030. The Minister, accompanied by the Exec
From thick rainforests housing some national parks, towering mountains to undulating terrains, colourful festivals, beaches, wildlife and to waterfalls, Cross River offers a million thrills to visitors. The state, which is Nigeria’s foremost tourism destination, amid being home to half of the countr
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is several steps ahead of its peers in the campus bed space demand gap, as reflected in the gap between what is available and what is needed. The country currently requires about two million bed spaces across its various universities, colleges, and polytechnics. Of
In a push to deepen confidence in its project delivery, Cruxstone Development & Investment Limited has appointed Building Construction Limited (BCL) as the official construction partner for The Autograph Plus. The Autograph Plus is the company’s flagship 22-storey mixed-use development located on Ad