Auckland’s Covid lockdown cut Northland off from rest of country, Royal Commission of Inquiry told
07 Jul
Business News

Auckland’s Covid lockdown cut Northland off from rest of country, Royal Commission of Inquiry told

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Business Navigation for News Categories NorthChamber president Tim Robinson at his business, Bernina Northland. Photo: RNZ / LUKA FORMANNorthland's business community says Auckland was one of the region's biggest obstacles during the Covid-19 pandemic. The region's chamber of commerce was questioned as part of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's pandemic response. When the country went into a two-month lockdown in March of 2020, businesses like those owned by NorthChamber president Tim Robinson took it on the...
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07 Jul
Breaking News

A road collision kills at least 21 people in northwestern Nigeria

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At Least 21 Killed in Head‑On Collision on Zaria–Kano ExpresswayKANO, Nigeria (AP) — A devastating head‑on crash along the busy Zaria–Kano expressway in Nigeria’s northwestern Kano State has claimed at least 21 lives, including 19 men and two women, authorities confirmed on Monday bignewsnetwork.com+3apnews.com+3english.news.cn+3. The collision occurred on Sunday, July 6, 2025, when a commercial passenger vehicle—commonly known as a “”danfo”—travelling in the wrong direction collided head‑on with a heavy‑duty truck. Investigators from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) say the passenger vehicle driver “contravened established traffic regulations” by driving across oncoming lanes, triggering a lethal crash apnews.com. Only three people survived, sustaining injuries that are believed not to be life-threatening, according to the FRSC report. ? Context & Patterns Road traffic accidents have become a major challenge in Nigeria, especially along its northern corridors. In 2024 alone, a...
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06 Jul
Business News, Top Stories

Resumption of International Card Usage in Nigeria (GTB, UBA, ACCESS, and others)

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After nearly three years of suspension (mid‑2022 to early 2023), major Nigerian banks—including GTBank, UBA, and Wema—have resumed international transactions on their Naira debit cards as of July 2025 (nairametrics.com). Previously halted due to forex scarcity and FX market strain, this reinstatement comes alongside improvements in foreign exchange liquidity and stabilization of clear-market rates (firstweeklymagazine.com). ? Spending Limits: What's Allowed? Most banks are granting quarterly limits of up to $1,000, broken down as follows: GTBank: $1,000 per quarter for all international transactions; ATM withdrawals abroad capped at $500 quarterly (nairametrics.com). Note: Some premium customers have reportedly received $4,000 quarterly limits—a variation likely based on profile, history, or card type (nairametrics.com). UBA: Offers $1,000 quarterly limit across its Gold, Platinum, and World Naira Cards for online, POS, and ATM use abroad (nairametrics.com). Wema Bank: Also reinstated international use with a $1,000 quarterly spend...
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03 Jul
News

Conflict between Iran and Israel has recently seen a significant escalation

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The conflict between Iran and Israel has recently seen a significant escalation, with a 12-day period of direct military confrontation that concluded with a tentative ceasefire. While the immediate hostilities have ceased, the underlying tensions and strategic implications continue to reverberate across the Middle East. Recent Direct Conflict and Ceasefire: In mid-June 2025, Israel launched a series of "Operation Rising Lion" airstrikes against Iranian military assets and nuclear sites. Israel asserted that these strikes were necessary to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, a claim they have made for years. The US joined the strikes, targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities, including the deeply buried Fordow plant. This marked a direct entry of the US into the conflict. Iran retaliated with barrages of ballistic missiles and explosive drones targeting Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and the Gush Dan...
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