Claiming regional provocation, Russia and North Korea accuse the US and allies

U.S. and ally criticization of “provocative military activities” surrounding the Korean Peninsula has drawn criticism from Russia and North Korea. Russia and North Korea both blame the drills for “the deteriorating security situation” across Northeast Asia and beyond. On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with visiting Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, and the … Read more

The naira continues to appreciate versus the US dollar, gaining N35 in four days

On Friday, the naira extended its gains against the US dollar, sustaining a rise in the official foreign currency market. According to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official foreign exchange market data, the Naira strengthened more on Friday, rising to N1,366.23 per dollar from N1,371.51. This indicates that on a daily basis, the local currency, … Read more