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Dubai, June 9, 2026 – President Donald Trump blamed Iran for shooting down a U.S. Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday and said the United States must respond to the attack. In the first known operation of its kind by the American military, a drone boat rescued the two aviators who were aboard the Apache attack helicopter when it went down near the critical shipping lane that Iran has effectively closed during its war with the U.S. and Israel. Trump said in a social media post that military officials …

Lagos, June 9, 2026 – DataPro Limited, Africa’s fastest growing credit rating agency, is hosting the 6th Webinar on International Rating on Oct. 8, 2026.  According to a statement issued by the company in Lagos, deliberations at this year’s edition will center on “Sovereign Credit Rating: Africa’s Roadmap to Investment-Grade Status.” It said the webinar, which would hold from 14:00 – 16:00 WAT, would be a critical dialogue on the structural reforms and policies required to support these aspirations. DataPro said Nigeria’s recent sovereign credit rating upgrade from B- to …

Lagos, June 9, 2029 – Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) has been sharing its experiences as it pioneered gas distribution nearly 30 years ago. It said the expansion of pipeline natural gas infrastructure and the market‑making role of gas distributors have been critical in moving gas from a policy aspiration to a practical energy solution for Nigerian industries. “When SNG started in Agbara–Ota over 20 years ago, demand was nowhere near what it is today,” recalled Managing Director Ralph Gbobo at a panel session on “Building a Bankable Gas Distribution Ecosystem: Infrastructure, Capital …

Washington, June 9, 2026 – Gold prices were ‌steady on Tuesday as traders assessed a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, with concerns over inflation and interest rate hikes also in focus. Spot gold was steady at $4,328.39 per ounce, as of ​0746 GMT. In the previous session, bullion touched its lowest ​point in more than two months. U.S. gold futures for August delivery ⁠were down 0.3% at $4,352.30. “Gold is trading muted, with traders sceptical about the ​durability of the Iran-Israel ceasefire and remaining cautious ahead of this week’s …

Geneva (Switzerland), June 9, 2026 – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Monday threatened to embark on industrial action over worsening insecurity in the country. They issued the warning during a joint media briefing on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. The unions said they would embark on a comprehensive strike if the federal government fails to stop worsening incidence of terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the country. The labour unions dismissed claims by some state governors …

Singapore, June 9, 2026 – Oil ​prices fell on Tuesday, erasing most of the previous session’s gains, after Iran ‌and Israel said they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, though both sides warned they could resume hostilities. Brent crude futures were down $1.14, or 1.2%, at $93.11 a barrel at ​0630 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate declined $1.3, or 1.4%, at $90.00 a barrel. Prices climbed as ​much as 5% in the previous session after renewed Israeli strikes on ⁠Iran and …

Lagos, June 8, 2026 – Union Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian teachers and the wider education sector at the flag off of the 12th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition (MTOTY), held today in Lagos. Now in its third consecutive year as a partner, the Bank joined organisers Nigerian Breweries Plc and the Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, alongside educators and sector stakeholders, for a panel session on how educational support can enhance learning outcomes for teachers and students. Speaking on behalf of …

Washington, June 8, 2026 – SpaceX’s initial public offering is well oversubscribed, according to people familiar with the matter, as demand builds for a potentially record-setting debut. Banks leading the offering by Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and artificial intelligence company are expected to stop taking orders from institutional investors on Wednesday after the market closes in New York at 4 p.m., some of the people said, asking not to be identified as the information isn’t public. Closing the order books gives banks time to gauge demand ahead and advise the …

Washington, June 8, 2026 – The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud, expanding its unprecedented denaturalization campaign. CBS News exclusively reported about the plans before they were unveiled by the Justice Department. Officials said the move represents the largest-ever effort by the U.S. government to use its denaturalization powers, which were rarely invoked before President Trump returned to the White House last year with promises to launch a historic deportation blitz. Between 1990 and 2017, the Justice …

Washington, June 8, 2026 – President Donald Trump said the Federal Reserve would be wrong to raise interest rates as his nominee Kevin Warsh prepares to chair his first Fed policy meeting. Trump, in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, sought to push back against market sentiment after a blowout US jobs report for May spurred bets that the Fed’s next move will be a rate hike to keep inflation in check. “Nowadays when you have good reports, the market goes down because they think they’re going to raise …