Eurozone inflation fell to 2.4% in December 2024, but ECB chief economist Philip Lane cautions that services inflation and uneven growth persist. A “middle path” on interest rates and structural reforms is crucial for stability. ADVERTISEMENT The eurozone has made substantial progress in reducing inflation, yet ensuring it stabilises at the 2% target without hindering economic growth remains a critical …

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to the ass@ult and molest@tion of a young lady at Don Maserati Classic Boutique on Lagos Island in the State.   A video that went viral over the weekend showed the men flogging the salesgirl who was accused of theft at the boutique. The Police, however, said …

Virgin Group says it is close to placing a significant order for high-speed trains that is expected to shake up Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly on the Channel Tunnel. ADVERTISEMENT Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is preparing to order 12 high-speed trains as a challenge to high-speed rail startup, Evolyn, which is also hoping to compete with Eurostar to offer rail services from …

Internationally rising reggae fusion artist Kaiya is thrilled to announce the release of her latest single, “Lane”, a soulful and uplifting anthem produced by Nigeria’s award-winning producer Spellz. This fresh track showcases her signature blend of soulful Afro-Caribbean flair, solidifying her place as one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary music. “Lane” delivers a powerful message of self-discovery and …

British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from the sport, stating that he is officially hanging up his gloves.    The 36-year-old former world champion made the announcement in a video posted on his Instagram, where he said, “I would like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s been a blast. I’ve loved every single minute of it …

In a dramatic turn of events, veteran South African actor Sello Maake kaNcube and his estranged wife, Pearl Mbewe, have found themselves in a heated dispute.    The drama unfolded when Maake kaNcube allegedly refused to return Mbewe’s personal belongings, including her clothes and underwear, after their separation. The incident took place at the actor’s home in Dube, Soweto, with …

DJ Maphorisa is one of the biggest artists in South Africa from where the pulsating Amapiano genre started before spreading globally. In a recent interview with BBC, the award-winning hitmaker shared the story of how he got influenced to start making Amapiano. According to Maphorisa, Nigerian superstar Wizkid played a notable role in his journey to becoming one of the …

Take it or leave it, the guy is actually saying the truth. In a so-called Man’s world, any woman who wants to make a serious impact must not be ready to relax her guard o. I remember in my former place of work back then in Nigeria, our chairman had a penchant for openly criticizing his Managers at management meetings. …

The Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and workers on Monday shut down normal operations of Lagos Television, Eko FM/Radio Lagos, and Lagos Traffic Radio to protest the non-implementation of the N85,000 minimum wage by the management of the stations.   In collaboration with workers of the three broadcast stations under the aegis of the Radio, Television, …

The current California wildfires have caused billions of euros worth of losses to property and infrastructure. European reinsurance companies may also be affected. ADVERTISEMENT The ongoing wildfires in California are likely to be the costliest disaster in US history, according to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Private forecaster AccuWeather Inc. has put its initial total damage and economic loss estimates from …