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ECB watchers see more rate cuts to come after October decision

ECB watchers see more rate cuts to come after October decision

Economists expect the ECB to continue rate cuts, aiming for 2% by mid-2025. Lagarde’s focus on downside inflation risks and weak growth signals further easing. ADVERTISEMENT Economists and market analysts are in broad agreement that the European Central Bank (ECB) will continue cutting interest rates at each meeting for the foreseeable future, following Thursday’s decision to reduce rates by 25 …

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Former One Direction members pay tribute to late bandmate Liam Payne

Former One Direction members pay tribute to late bandmate Liam Payne

On October 18, 2024, Naill Horan took to Instagram to pen his feelings regarding Liam’s death, writing, “I’m absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn’t feel real. Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and always made everyone feel -nappy …

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Idris Elba should’ve considered a Nigerian for Okonkwo in ‘Things Fall Apart’

TV series adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ in development

You would agree with me that there’s been trending discourse on Western media using unoriginal African accents in their movies when they could simply have an African play those roles. These situations include Will Smith’s role as Dr Omalu in Concussion, Lashana Lynch in Woman King, and Michael Jordan in Black Panther. Nigerians took to their various social media channels …

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Volvo’s earnings slip as freight and construction activity slows

Volvo's earnings slip as freight and construction activity slows

The Swedish manufacturer saw a drop in vehicle sales and is predicting little growth for 2025. ADVERTISEMENT Volvo’s net sales decreased by 12% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, amounting to SEK 117bn (€10.27bn). Adjusted operating income for the same period came in at SEK 14.1bn, down from SEK 19.3bn a year earlier. Sales of vehicles were 11% lower …

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Wizkid releases highly anticipated single ‘Piece of My Heart’

Wizkid releases highly anticipated single 'Piece of My Heart'

‘Piece of My Heart’ packs the familiar RnB mid-tempo fusion with which Wizkid has dazzled listeners. The P2J and Dpat produced record sees Wizkid and Brent Faiyaz offer a love that comes with a good time. The beat flip mid-way into the track is one of the stand-out features of the song that will kick off a new season for …

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I wasn’t pressured to become a lawyer like my dad – Rapper Falz

I wasn't pressured to become a lawyer like my dad - Rapper Falz

Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo on the With Chude podcast, he explained that growing up, he was inspired by the people his father, Femi Falana SAN, touched and fought for. He said, “I won’t say it was pressure but when I was super young, it was like, ‘These people have to be something’ because I was already getting …

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Bitcoin: Alleged hacker Googled ‘signs the FBI is after you’

Bitcoin: Alleged hacker Googled 'signs the FBI is after you'

Getty Images “What are some signs the FBI is after you” is one of the alleged hacker’s searches, according to court documents A man arrested in connection with a hack of the US markets regulator’s X account searched “how can I know for sure if I am being investigated by the FBI,” according to court documents. Eric Council Jr, 25, …

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Falz recounts moment he realised the #ENDSARS protest would be impactful

Falz recounts moment he realised the #ENDSARS protest would be impactful

During a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on the With Chude podcast, Falz noted that he never anticipated the engagement and support the movement received back in 2020. He explained, “I don’t think anyone saw the numbers coming. I don’t think anyone imagined it or could have imagined that it would have been so crazy, but it was …

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