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Kenyan Church Marks Birth of 'Black Messiah' at Christmas

In western Kenya, the Legion Maria church celebrated Christmas as the birth of their 'Black Messiah,' Baba Simeo Melchior. The movement, with millions of followers across Africa, asserts a divine incarnation for Black people. Explore this unique African r

Fed's Williams Sees No Urgency for Further Rate Cuts

New York Fed President John Williams says recent US inflation data was distorted by a government shutdown and Black Friday sales, advising patience on further interest rate cuts. Get the full analysis.

ECB holds rates steady at 2% as inflation cools

The European Central Bank keeps its key deposit rate at 2% for the fourth consecutive meeting. Analysts scrutinise Lagarde's comments for clues on future monetary policy amid uncertain inflation outlook. Read more.

Naira Rate Gap Widens as Dollar Demand Rises

The exchange rate gap between Nigeria's official and parallel markets widened to N25 as the naira depreciated. Discover the causes and CBN's response to the seasonal dollar demand surge.

US Jobless Rate Climbs to 4.6%, Highest in Four Years

US unemployment rose to 4.6% in November, its highest level since 2021, as the economy lost 105,000 jobs in October. Read the full analysis of the cooling labour market and its global implications.

Asian Markets Retreat on US Jobs Data, Tech Worries

Asian markets extended losses Tuesday ahead of key US jobs data, with tech sector jitters and Fed rate cut uncertainty weighing on investor sentiment. Key indexes in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai all fell over 1%. Read the full analysis.

7 Nigerians Win TECNO AFCON 2025 Tickets to Morocco

Seven lucky Nigerians have won an all-expense paid trip to watch the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, courtesy of TECNO's Mega Black Friday Sales. Discover the winners and how the electronics giant rewarded hundreds of customers nationwide.

Ghanaian Jokingly Begs Osimhen to Play for Black Stars

A Ghanaian influencer's viral plea for Victor Osimhen to play for Ghana at the 2026 World Cup has ignited a social media rivalry. Read about the striker's brilliant brace for Galatasaray and Nigeria's World Cup heartbreak.

Nigerian Equities Market Gains N997bn in Week

The Nigerian Exchange closed the first week of December positively, with investor wealth rising by nearly N1 trillion. The All-Share Index gained 1.08% as market sentiment remained strong. Discover the top gainers and most traded stocks.

Naira Falls as CBN Releases New FX Rate, Gap Widens

The Naira faced fresh pressure on Thursday, depreciating in both official and parallel markets. The Central Bank of Nigeria's new rate shows a widening gap with the black market. Read the full analysis.

US Reviews Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy

A US vaccine advisory panel, now led by skeptics, is reviewing the decades-old practice of giving hepatitis B shots to newborns. Experts warn this could cause preventable deaths and lower immunization rates. Read the full analysis.

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