Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country will negotiate with the US under conditions that protect its national interests, amid rising tensions over its nuclear program and deadly domestic protests.
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), says the country’s growing security ties with Türkiye will not weaken its long-standing defence relationship with the United States, stressing that Nigeria’s non-aligned approach allows it to partner with multiple global powers to address its security challenges.
President Donald Trump has announced a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Indian goods after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to curb India’s purchases of Russian oil, signaling a shift in trade and energy ties between the two countries.
Oil marketers are lamenting that the recent increase in the price of petrol is negatively affecting their businesses as they
Zimbabwe is advancing its position as Africa’s top lithium producer with the launch of a lithium sulphate plant, shifting from raw ore exports to high-value refined production. The move, supported by major Chinese investors, is expected to boost industrialization, strengthen the country’s role in clean energy supply chains, and capture greater economic value from its mineral resources.
Gold and silver prices plunged further after a recent rally pushed both metals to record highs. Spot gold fell over 9% to $4,403 an ounce, while silver dropped 15% below $72. Analysts say the sell-off was triggered by Kevin Warsh’s nomination as US Federal Reserve chair, alongside profit-taking after weeks of parabolic gains.
Fuel prices are poised for a possible rise with industry projections pointing to increases across petrol, diesel, and LPG in
The Kenyan government has lifted the seasonal ban on the harvesting and trading of macadamia nuts, allowing activities to resume from February 2026.
Global oil prices remained steady on Monday, maintaining levels above Nigeria’s 2026 budget benchmark of $64.85 per barrel, as ongoing
The naira ended the trading week weaker at the official foreign exchange market, closing at N1,421.9 per dollar as domestic
