Written by The Alternative Bank has pledged commitment to building an inclusive financial ecosystem that empowers women and strengthens communities. The commitment was made as the bank, on Friday, hosted a virtual convening to commemorate the International Day for Rural Women held every October 15 worldwide. The event brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and development partners … Continue reading “The Alternative Bank Rallies Global Voices For Rural Women”
China said that leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump will have “in-depth” talks on “major issues” on Thursday, as expectations grew for their high-stakes talks in South Korea. READ ALSO: Trump Throws China Assumptions In Air As He Meets ‘Brilliant’ Xi Trump has said he expected their first face-to-face meeting of his second … Continue reading “Xi, Trump To Have ‘In-Depth’ Talks On ‘Major Issues,’ China Says”
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) said on Tuesday that it has directed banks, stockbrokers, and other financial institutions to deduct a 10 per cent withholding tax on interest earned from investments in short-term securities. Before this directive, short-term bills were tax-exempt to boost returns for investors. The new directive requires tax to be … Continue reading “FIRS Orders 10% Withholding Tax Deduction On Interest On Short-Term Securities”
Nigeria’s revenue and those of crude-dependent economies will experience a drop as oil prices slide again on Wednesday, the third day since the start of the week. Drop in prices rode on the back of doubts about the effectiveness of Russia sanctions and a potential OPEC+ output increase, putting pressure on the market. Brent … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Revenue Threatened As Oil Dips On Russian Sanctions Worries, OPEC+ Output Hike”
Now that Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season is in the books, we can be honest. It was a hot mess. The week began with the Los Angeles Chargers hosting the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday Night Football, and when that game drew to a close, Los Angeles had won by a final score of … Continue reading “The NFL was taken over by backup QBs, and the results were ugly”
In August 1903—way back in the early stages of the Teddy Roosevelt adminstration, when there were 45 states in the union—the two teams leading the American and National League agreed to meet at the end of their respective seasons for a “World’s Championship Series.” The upstart AL champion Boston Pilgrims (whose Sox were not yet … Continue reading “What the hell was that 18-inning marathon in World Series Game 3?”
The Blue Jays and Dodgers gave us an absolute classic on Monday night — or, more aptly, Tuesday morning. It took 18 innings to finally decide a winner, with Freddie Freeman’s solo home run coming as a blessing for fans who had been in the stands for over seven hours before they finally got to … Continue reading “The viral Joe Buck tweet perfectly predicted 18 inning World Series marathon”
The next time you tune into a World Series game and see that Brad Paisley is singing “The Star-Spangled Banner”, you might want to start brewing some coffee and making plans for a late night/early morning. Paisley sang the national anthem before Monday night’s marathon 18-inning Game 3 of the 2025 World Series, won by … Continue reading “Brad Paisley singing a World Series national anthem guarantees a lot of extra innings”
It suddenly feels like 1992 all over again. Such is the case because Sun Day Red officially launched their ‘92 Collection on Tuesday to celebrate Tiger Woods’ one-of-a-kind journey beginning at Riviera Country Club. Feast your eyes. It is magnificent. Sun Day Red does not miss when it comes to their products, Tiger Woods is … Continue reading “Sun Day Red ‘92 Collection has officially launched”
The Chicago Bulls have spent a decade briskly jogging on the treadmill of mediocrity. Since trading Jimmy Butler during the 2017 Draft, the Bulls’ 269-363 overall record is the 5th worst in the NBA, only behind the small market Pistons, Wizards, Hornets, and Magic. The team hasn’t really benefitted from all that losing, moving up … Continue reading “Are the undefeated Chicago Bulls for real?”