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Brent hits $80, amid escalating Middle East conflicts

Oil prices continued their upward momentum on Monday, with Brent crude approaching $80 per barrel, extending last week’s sharp rise—the steepest since early 2023. The surge is driven by escalating concerns over a broader Middle East conflict and the potential…

Beyond the cabinet reshuffle

As President Bola Tinubu approaches a cabinet reshuffle 17 months into his tenure, the move comes as a necessary response to growing public dissatisfaction with the performance of several ministers. Speculation around this reshuffle has intensified in recent weeks, driven…