Emmanuel Ochayi, Author at Prime Business Africa

New Nigerian Dream: Survival Over Aspiration As Inflation Kicks Harder

As Nigeria steps into 2025, the country is caught in an economic storm that has transformed how citizens perceive their dreams, hopes, and daily struggles. The soaring inflation rate—currently at 34.6%—has made

Emmanuel Ochayi

January 4, 2025

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What To Know About Pete Hoekstra, Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To Canada

President-elect Donald Trump has announced Pete Hoekstra as his choice for the U.S. ambassador to Canada. Hoekstra, a former U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands and long-serving congressman, has a reputation for strong

Emmanuel Ochayi

January 4, 2025

Food Inflation In Nigeria Drops To 23.51%, But Prices Remain High

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Global Food Prices Drop By 2%- Reports

Global food prices dropped by 2.1% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The FAO’s Food Price Index, which tracks international price trends of widely

Emmanuel Ochayi

January 3, 2025

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Apple To Pay $95m In Siri Privacy Settlement

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the company’s voice assistant, Siri, recorded users without consent. The lawsuit claims Siri inadvertently recorded private conversations, which were

Emmanuel Ochayi

January 3, 2025

The equity market closed in positive territory for the second time this week as stocks rose by 0.04%. Investors traded N15.07bn worth of shares.

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Why You Should Invest In Nigeria’s Stock Market

The Nigerian stock market demonstrated impressive performance in 2024, delivering nominal returns of 37 per cent. Despite economic challenges, it outpaced the country’s high food inflation, making it an attractive investment destination.

Emmanuel Ochayi

January 3, 2025

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Interesting Facts About Sebastian Gorka, Trump’s Pick For Deputy Assistant, Senior Counterterrorism Director

Trump has announced Sebastian Gorka’s return to the administration as Deputy Assistant and Senior Director for Counterterrorism. Gorka, 54, is a Hungarian-American political commentator, military and intelligence expert, and former White House

Emmanuel Ochayi

January 3, 2025

Business·Markets·News

Nigeria’s Equity Market Rises On First Trading Day Of 2025

Nigeria’s equity market started 2025 on a positive trajectory, with a 0.25% rise in the NGX All Share Index (ASI). This increase brought the ASI to 102,926.4 points, while the overall market

Emmanuel Ochayi

January 3, 2025

Worries As Oil Price Crash, Low Production Threaten Nigeria’s 2025 Budget

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Global Oil Prices Rise By $74.80/barrel As Investors Eye China, U.S. Policies

Global oil prices showed a minor increase on the first trading day of 2025, reflecting cautious optimism among investors. Brent crude futures rose by 17 cents, reaching $74.80 per barrel by 0547

Emmanuel Ochayi

January 2, 2025

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US Stocks Rises More Than 20% For Second Year As AI Drives Big Tech Gains

US stocks closed 2024 with remarkable gains, with the S&P 500 rising 23.3%—marking its best two-year performance in over 20 years. The rally was largely driven by investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence,

Emmanuel Ochayi

January 2, 2025

Naira Crisis: The Hidden Truth Of Dollar Hoarding

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Naira Opens New Year With Stable Performance Across FX Markets

The naira started 2025 with a stable performance in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that the currency opened at N1,538.50 to the

Emmanuel Ochayi

January 2, 2025

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New Nigerian Dream: Survival Over Aspiration As Inflation Kicks Harder

What To Know About Pete Hoekstra, Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To Canada

Global Food Prices Drop By 2%- Reports

Apple To Pay $95m In Siri Privacy Settlement

Why You Should Invest In Nigeria’s Stock Market

Interesting Facts About Sebastian Gorka, Trump’s Pick For Deputy Assistant, Senior Counterterrorism Director

Nigeria’s Equity Market Rises On First Trading Day Of 2025

Global Oil Prices Rise By $74.80/barrel As Investors Eye China, U.S. Policies

US Stocks Rises More Than 20% For Second Year As AI Drives Big Tech Gains

Naira Opens New Year With Stable Performance Across FX Markets

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