1 Sept 2026, 01:02
LCCI to hold Invest Nigeria Conference and Expo in Lagos
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host the fourth Invest Nigeria Conference and Expo at Eko Hotels and Suites on September 1 and 2, 2026.
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31 Aug 2026, 12:39
Lagos demolishes structures beneath high-tension lines in Ikola
The Lagos State Government carried out a controlled demolition in Ikola community on August 31, with LASEMA, the police and the RRS involved in the operation.
28 Jan 2026, 22:17
Markets steady ahead of Fed decision as Big Tech earnings loom and Amazon plans deeper cuts
U.S. stock futures were modestly higher Wednesday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision and results from Meta, Microsoft and Tesla. Gold extended a record-setting rally, bitcoin hovered near $90,000, and Amazon told employees it would eliminate about 16,000 jobs in its largest round of layoffs yet.
28 Jan 2026, 22:11
Federal agents tied to fatal Minneapolis shooting placed on administrative leave as scrutiny intensifies
Federal agencies and local officials faced fresh scrutiny Wednesday after reports that the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis were placed on administrative leave, a standard step that has nonetheless intensified political pressure on the Department of Homeland Security.
27 Jan 2026, 22:04
Minneapolis deportation-operation shootings scramble immigration talks and push Washington toward a shutdown
Two deaths during federal deportation operations in Minneapolis have jolted Capitol Hill, shifting momentum on immigration policy and complicating efforts to pass a large government funding package before a Jan. 30 deadline.
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27 Jan 2026, 21:53
Markets brace for Fed decision as Medicare Advantage proposal rattles insurers and chips rally
U.S. stock futures were mixed Tuesday as a sharp selloff in major health insurers offset gains in chipmakers. Investors also weighed fresh corporate earnings and a key U.S. Army software contract while awaiting the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision.
27 Jan 2026, 21:47
UN says U.S. withdrawal from Paris climate pact takes effect Jan. 27, 2026
The United States’ second exit from the Paris Agreement became official on Tuesday, after the UN confirmed the withdrawal took effect one year after Washington delivered formal notice.
27 Jan 2026, 21:43
Israel marks return of final hostage’s remains as ceasefire terms deliver a bittersweet milestone
Israel announced it had recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the final hostage from the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. The handover, tied to a ceasefire arrangement, brought symbolic closure for many families while leaving unresolved questions about Gaza’s future, humanitarian access and what comes next politically and militarily.
27 Jan 2026, 21:37
Markets brace for the Fed as insurers slide and chipmakers rally
U.S. stock futures were mixed Tuesday as health insurers sank on a proposed Medicare payment update, while chip names climbed on fresh investment news. Investors also watched a packed earnings calendar and positioned ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision.
26 Jan 2026, 22:31
Winter storm disrupts travel as markets brace for a big earnings-and-Fed week
A major winter storm snarled U.S. travel while investors headed into a high-stakes week of major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision. Markets also reacted to fresh trade threats and a surge in safe-haven demand.
26 Jan 2026, 22:27
White House tries to steady the message after Minneapolis protester is killed during immigration operation
After the shooting death of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti during a federal immigration operation, the White House moved to distance President Donald Trump from inflammatory labels used by senior aides. The episode has triggered multiple investigations, renewed scrutiny of the administration’s tactics, and intensified legal and political fights over immigration enforcement.
26 Jan 2026, 22:07
Severe U.S. winter storm leaves deaths, power outages and widespread travel disruption
A powerful winter storm pushed across a huge swath of the United States, bringing snow, ice and dangerous cold that authorities say has been linked to multiple deaths. The system knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and snarled air and road travel as emergency officials urged people to limit trips and check on vulnerable neighbors.