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Nigeria’s future cannot be left to politicians alone – Dr Akinyemi

Dr. Bolaji Akinyemi discusses Nigeria’s future, democracy, economy, and security, arguing it cannot be left to politicians alone. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-future-cannot-be-left-to-politicians-alone-dr-akinyemi/

Singapore tightens monetary policy as rising oil prices rekindle inflation risk

Unlike most central banks, the MAS manages medium-term price stability by managing the Singapore dollar exchange rate against a trade-weighted basket of currencies.

MAS tightens monetary policy for the second time in a row

The majority of analysts had expected the central bank to keep monetary policy unchanged.

Japan June services producer prices rise as Iran war keeps freight costs high

PUNCH, Dangote, others named top impact companies

Punch Newspaper, Dangote, and Zenith Bank are among the Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact 2026, recognised for driving economic growth and national devel Read More: https://punchng.com/punch-dangote-others-named-top-impact-companies/

Aptech prepares workforce for digital economy

Aptech Nigeria’s 2026 National Convocation on August 8 will celebrate graduates and strengthen the country’s digital workforce for the evolving digital eco Read More: https://punchng.com/aptech-prepares-workforce-for-digital-economy/

LAWMA to deploy 150 new compactor trucks before year-end

LAWMA announces the deployment of 150 new compactor trucks by year-end, part of a 3,000-truck acquisition to boost waste management in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-to-deploy-150-new-compactor-trucks-before-year-end/

Oil slides 5% as Iran reportedly signals halt to attacks if U.S. pause holds

Oil prices fell after Iran reportedly said it would suspend attacks as long as a U.S. pause in hostilities remains in place.

China’s Pork Market Recovery Struggles to Overcome Tepid Demand

The Chinese government’s campaign to lift pork prices is finally gaining traction. But the rally is running into a familiar obstacle: consumers still aren’t buying enough.

Chinese Biotech Overtakes AI as Emerging-Market Growth Trade

As the artificial-intelligence rally sputters in emerging markets, investors searching for high-growth alternatives are turning to Chinese biotech.

Offa poly, firm sign pact to develop made-in-Nigeria electric vehicles

The Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State and Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC) have signed a partnership agreement aimed at advancing indigenous electric vehicle (EV) production and developing the skilled workforce needed to drive…

‘New US tariff will have limited impact on Nigeria’s economy’

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has said the newly introduced 12.5 per cent tariff by the United States on imports from Nigeria is unlikely to have any significant impact on the country’s economy, arguing that the…