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PANDEF hails Tinubu over 15-year gas deal

PANDEF hails Tinubu over 15-year gas deal

PANDEF commends President Tinubu for the landmark 15-year gas deal for the UTM FLNG project, set to boost industrialisation and economic growth in the Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/pandef-hails-tinubu-over-15-year-gas-deal/

Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal

The New York Times

Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month.

The New York Times

EFCC boss in sack storm over Osun

Calls intensify for the sack of EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede after the controversial freezing of Osun State’s account, deemed politically motivated. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-boss-in-sack-storm-over-osun/

Ekiti monarch urges govt to promote tourism

Ekiti monarch urges govt to promote tourism

An Ekiti monarch calls on the state government to promote tourism, highlighting the Olosunta Festival’s potential to boost the economy and generate wealth. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-monarch-urges-govt-to-promote-tourism/

U.S. to invest $3 billion in minerals projects to boost supply chains

Japan Times

U.S. to invest $3 billion in minerals projects to boost supply chains

Minerals including rare earths, tungsten, germanium and scandium are essential for precision-guided missiles and other advanced weapons.

Japan Times

Osun LG vice-chairman abductors demand fresh N30m ransom

Osun LG vice-chairman abductors demand fresh N30m ransom

Abductors of Osun LG Vice-Chairman, Debo Farounbi, demand a fresh N30m ransom after 59 days in captivity. Learn more about the ongoing negotiation. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-lg-vice-chairman-abductors-demand-fresh-n30m-ransom/

Bloomberg

US Partly Resumes Operations in Mexico’s Avocado State Michoacan

The US will partially resume operations in Mexico’s top avocado-producing state, days after security concerns prompted a halt that disrupted inspections for exports.

Bloomberg

US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war

US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war

Legislation implements aggressive economic sanctions, including 100 percent tariff on Russian oil and gas importers.

PTDF committed to Tinubu’s development plan – CEO

PTDF committed to Tinubu’s development plan – CEO

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund says it is repositioning its human-capital development programmes to make a stronger contribution to Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1tn economy by 2030, with a renewed focus on domestic…

Be wealth creator, NYSC tells corps members

Be wealth creator, NYSC tells corps members

NYSC charges corps members to embrace skills acquisition and entrepreneurship, urging them to become wealth creators and employers rather than job seekers Read More: https://punchng.com/be-wealth-creator-nysc-tells-corps-members/

BusinessAug 7, 2026 · 1 min

TASS

Russia, Pakistan work to launch first rail cargo route — ambassador

Albert Khorev says an opportunity of involving Belarus into the project is also being worked out

TASS

Donald Trump renews effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

BusinessAug 7, 2026 · 1 min

Donald Trump renews effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

US president has clashed with Federal Reserve members over his bid to rapidly slash interest rates despite inflation.