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- world
Why Supply Chain Problems Can Become a Business Problem
A business does not have to import containers from Asia or operate a factory to have a supply-chain problem.
GNA Writes · 15 July 2026
- world
Why Businesses Need a Plan for Supply Chain Uncertainty
Businesses cannot control global events, but they can control how prepared they are when those events affect their operations.
GNA Writes · 14 July 2026
- technology
Analysis: The Chip Supply Chain Is Diversifying Slowly, and Expensively
New fabrication capacity is being built on three continents, but concentration risk has barely moved.
Mei-Lin Zhao · 4 July 2026
- business
Container Ship Blocks the Suez Canal for Six Days
The grounding of the Ever Given halted about twelve per cent of global trade and exposed supply chain fragility.
Robert Keane · 29 March 2021
- world
Oil Prices Jump as War and Storm Threaten the World’s Fuel Supply
Oil prices climbed as attacks on ships in the Middle East and a powerful storm in the United States raised fears of supply shortages.
GNA Writes · 9 October 2026
- world
Diesel Hit a Record High. The New Fix Adds Up to Just 12 Hours of World Supply.
Analysts say the Russian diesel deal will not bring costs down. Here is what is really going on.
GNA Writes · 12 October 2026
- climate
Explainer: Europe's Next Energy Problem Is Storage, Not Supply
Record renewable generation has exposed how little of it can be saved for the evening.
Clara Hoffmann · 9 July 2026
- world
Civilian Ships Are Being Attacked in the Black Sea
Attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea are raising fresh concerns about the safety of global trade.
GNA Writes · 6 October 2026
- world
US and China Extend Their Trade Truce. The Bigger Lesson Is How Businesses Plan for Uncertainty
The extension gives companies more time, but businesses still have to prepare for what happens when trade conditions change again.
GNA Writes · 28 September 2026
- world
Lagos Warns About Adulterated Palm Oil. The Bigger Problem Is Knowing What You Are Buying
New warnings about adulterated palm oil show how difficult it can be for consumers and businesses to identify unsafe products.
GNA Writes · 25 September 2026
- world
An American Battery Company Chose China. What It Reveals About Global Manufacturing.
EnerVenue’s decision to manufacture in China highlights why businesses must look beyond geography when choosing where to operate.
GNA Writes · 22 September 2026
- world
The US Is Expanding Its Military Presence in Greenland. Why Businesses Should Pay Attention
Growing strategic activity around Greenland shows how geopolitical changes can quickly reshape business risks.
GNA Writes · 22 September 2026
- world
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is No Longer Just About Oil
For years, the Strait of Hormuz was something most people could safely ignore.
GNA Writes · 18 September 2026
- world
Why Product Traceability Matters More Than Ever for Nigerian Businesses
Knowing where a product came from can help businesses protect customers, reputation and revenue when something goes wrong.
GNA Writes · 12 August 2026
- world
Why Choosing Where to Do Business Is More Than Finding the Cheapest Location
The cheapest location is not always the location that gives a business the strongest opportunity to grow.
GNA Writes · 9 July 2026
- world
Why the Black Sea Is Important to World Trade
The Black Sea is an important trade route connecting countries, ports and major markets.
GNA Writes · 7 July 2026
- technology
The Semiconductor Map Is Being Redrawn, Slowly
Subsidy programmes in the United States, Europe, Japan and India are shifting capacity, but leading-edge concentration persists.
Mei-Lin Zhao · 27 June 2026
- world
Google Signs a Huge Nuclear Power Deal
Google is securing a huge supply of electricity as artificial intelligence creates growing demand for power.
GNA Writes · 6 October 2026
- nigeria
Ebola disease in Nigeria: Two suspected cases reported.
An alert reports that two people in the North-East have been isolated while laboratory testing proceeds. Neither case is confirmed, and the notice does not identify its issuing authority.
GNA Writes · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Iremitide Fashion Brand: The Art of Occasionwear and Dramatic Elegance
Iremitide brought a vivid interpretation of occasionwear to Lagos Fashion Week 2026, using colour, embellishment and sculptural silhouettes to create garments designed to command attention. Its presentation offers a starting point for examining how contemporary African fashion approaches celebration, femininity and the art of dressing.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Christie Brown Fashion Brand: Aisha Ayensu’s Vision of African Luxury
Founded in Ghana in 2008 by Aisha Ayensu, Christie Brown brings African craftsmanship and heritage into contemporary luxury fashion. Its Lagos Fashion Week 2026 presentation continued the label’s exploration of refined tailoring, rich textures and modern femininity.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Imprint South Africa fashion brand: Mzukisi Mbane and the Stories Woven Into Fashion
Founded by creative director Mzukisi Mbane, Imprint South Africa fashion brand draws on African heritage, personal memory and bold textile design to create contemporary fashion. Its Lagos Fashion Week 2026 presentation placed graphic fabrics and voluminous forms within a wider conversation about identity, craftsmanship and cultural storytelling.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Hertunba Fashion Brand: Florentina Agu’s Story of Craft
Nigerian designer Florentina Agu founded Hertunba around a vision of feminine expression, indigenous textiles and contemporary clothing. Her work raises broader questions about women’s confidence, traditional craftsmanship, textile waste and the realities of building a fashion business.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- world
Ebola Scientists to Investigate How Nigeria’s Confirmed Patient Became Infected
International Ebola experts are preparing to investigate how Nigeria’s confirmed patient contracted the virus, as health authorities strengthen contact tracing and examine a possible connection to a case in Kenya.
GNA Writes · 26 October 2026
- africa
Nigeria’s Ebola Alert: What We Know, What Authorities Are Doing and What the Public Should Understand
Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja involving a patient who recently travelled through Uganda. With contact tracing underway, here is what is confirmed, how the virus spreads, and what Nigerians can do to protect themselves without giving in to fear
Your Brand Angel · 20 October 2026
- world
IMF Warns That an AI Investment Crash Could Hurt the World Economy
The global economy is still growing, but the IMF says a sudden fall in AI investment, rising debt and expensive energy could create serious problems.
GNA Writes · 13 October 2026
- world
Samsung Is Making Billions From the AI Chip Boom
Samsung expects its quarterly profit to jump almost nine times as companies race to build AI.
GNA Writes · 8 October 2026
- world
Dangote Stops Selling Petrol to Some Importers
A new fight in Nigeria’s fuel market could affect how petrol moves from refineries to filling stations.
GNA Writes · 7 October 2026
- world
China Is Building Humanoid Robots Faster Than Anyone Else. The Bigger Opportunity May Be in the Parts
China’s dominance in humanoid robot shipments is creating opportunities far beyond the companies building complete robots.
GNA Writes · 1 October 2026
- world
Nigeria Is Preparing for 2027. But What Happens When Important Information Does Not Reach People?
INEC has announced October 9 for nationwide PVC collection as preparations for the 2027 election intensify. The bigger challenge may be making sure important information reaches the people who need it.
GNA Writes · 28 September 2026
- world
Fake Barkas Juice Factory Was Found in Lagos. The Bigger Problem Is Knowing What You Are Buying
A fake juice operation in Badagry has raised a bigger question about how easily counterfeit products can reach Nigerian consumers.
GNA Writes · 23 September 2026
- world
Foreign Retailers Are Expanding in Nigeria. What Local Businesses Need to Do Now
Growing competition in Nigeria’s retail market is forcing local businesses to become more efficient, visible and customer focused.
GNA Writes · 23 September 2026
- world
Dangote Wants to Put $10 Billion Into Power. The Bigger Problem Is What Businesses Lose Without It
Dangote’s proposed power investment highlights the enormous cost unreliable electricity places on African businesses.
GNA Writes · 22 September 2026
- world
The Business Risk Nigerian Entrepreneurs Don’t Check Until It’s Too Late
Sales and marketing get all the attention, but the failure that quietly sinks Nigerian businesses is usually a supplier, agent, or partner nobody verified until it was too late.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
Why a Global Diesel Shortage Could Expose the Weakness in Your Business
A global diesel shortage could continue into 2027. For businesses, the real danger may be what happens when higher costs meet inefficient operations.
GNA Writes · 21 September 2026
- world
Why Satellite Internet Matters During War and Emergencies
Satellite internet can help people communicate when ordinary phone networks and internet connections stop working.
GNA Writes · 16 September 2026
- world
Why Memory Chips Aren't Important to AI
AI needs powerful chips to handle the huge amount of information it processes.
GNA Writes · 9 September 2026
- entertainment
Dolly Parton Has Been Laid to Rest, and Nashville Has Not Stopped Singing Since.
Dolly Parton was buried next to her husband Carl Dean on August 28, and the tributes pouring in from every corner of the music world are proving that the woman was never just a country singer, she was an entire institution.
Reva Mag · 31 August 2026
- make money
Jumia Brand Festival 2026: 10 Tech Gadgets Nigerians Should Buy Before the Best Deals End
Jumia Brand Festival 2026 is bringing limited-time deals on major tech brands. Here are 10 gadgets Nigerians should consider before the best offers and stock run out.
Lady NG · 28 August 2026
- technology
Nvidia Just Showed Us Where the AI Money Is Actually Going.
Nvidia just dropped numbers so big they broke a calculator, but the real gist for creators, freelancers and small business owners is the whole economy of skills and services that have gradually formed around it, and honestly, that's where the actual bag is.
Reva Mag · 26 August 2026
- business
Dangote Refinery Drives Seven-Fold Rise in Nigeria’s Petroleum Product Exports: How Nigeria Is Becoming a Major Fuel Exporter
Nigeria’s petroleum export landscape is changing rapidly as Dangote Refinery boosts refined product shipments, cuts reliance on imports and strengthens the country’s ambitions to become a major fuel exporter.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- business
Nigeria’s China Exports Jump 81% to $2.25 Billion as Zero-Tariff Policy Boosts Trade
Nigeria’s exports to China have surged 81% to $2.25 billion in the first half of 2026, highlighting new opportunities for Nigerian exporters, manufacturers and digital entrepreneurs as China’s zero-tariff policy boosts trade.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- technology
YouTube Just Made Every Video Look More Popular Overnight. Your Bank Account Didn't Notice.
YouTube views now count the second a video starts playing, no watch time required. Numbers everywhere have gotten bigger but money paying out behind them stays exactly the same.
Reva Mag · 24 August 2026
- world
From Selling Bread to Owning a Bakery: How I Built My Business From Scratch
A first-person journey of turning a humble bread-selling business into a thriving bakery through persistence, smart reinvestment, and unwavering belief in starting small.
Adeola Babatunde · 21 August 2026
- entertainment
10 Legendary Yoruba Actors Who Changed Nollywood Forever
From Hubert Ogunde and Ade Love to Oga Bello, Iya Rainbow, Sola Sobowale and Funke Akindele, discover the legendary Yoruba actors whose talent, storytelling and cultural influence helped shape Nollywood forever.
Lady NG · 21 August 2026
- business
Nigeria’s $1.3 Billion Delta Steel Revival Deal: What the New Investment Means for Jobs, Industry and the Economy
Nigeria’s $1.3 billion investment to revive Delta Steel Company could reshape the country’s steel industry, create thousands of jobs and unlock new opportunities for businesses, workers and entrepreneurs
Lady NG · 21 August 2026
- business
Nigeria, China Trade Relations: History, Trade Opportunities and Economic Impact
Nigeria and China have built a major economic partnership over five decades. As trade, investment, agriculture, manufacturing and digital cooperation expand, Nigeria faces a crucial opportunity to increase exports, strengthen local production and unlock new business opportunities
Lady NG · 20 August 2026
- business
What the Dangote Refinery Produces, and Why It Matters More Than Many Nigerians Realise
The Dangote Refinery produces far more than petrol. From diesel and aviation fuel to LPG, kerosene and polypropylene, its products could have a much wider impact on Nigeria's economy, industries and everyday life
Lady NG · 18 August 2026
- business
Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry: History, Economic Impact, Challenges and Future Opportunities
Nigeria’s oil and gas industry has shaped the nation’s economy for decades. Here’s a closer look at its history, economic impact, challenges, investment opportunities and what the future holds for Nigeria’s energy sector.
Lady NG · 17 August 2026
- make money
Print on Demand Sounds Complicated Until You Realize It's Basically Canva Plus a Website.
Print on demand sounds like a whole manufacturing operation but in reality, it's closer to designing on Canva and letting someone else handle the rest.
Reva Mag · 17 August 2026
- business
Why Fibre-Optic Infrastructure Is Critical to Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Nigeria’s digital economy depends on more than smartphones and internet access. Here is why reliable fibre-optic infrastructure is becoming essential for businesses, workers, entrepreneurs and the country’s digital future.
Lady NG · 12 August 2026
- world
Ebola: What It Is, How It Spreads and Nigeria’s First Outbreak
Ebola is a serious disease caused by a virus. Learn how it spreads, the signs to watch for and how Nigeria fought its first outbreak in 2014.
GNA Writes · 12 August 2026
- world
Global Economy 2026: What Inflation Means for Businesses, Investors, and Families
As the global economy shifts in 2026, rising costs and economic uncertainty are forcing businesses and families to rethink how they manage money, work, and build additional income.
Adeola Babatunde · 8 August 2026
- entertainment
Ariana Grande Is Logging Off. Turns Out That Might Be the Smartest Career Move She's Ever Made.
Ariana Grande says she's stepping back from public facing work after her Eternal Sunshine Tour. In a culture that treats disappearing for even a weekend like a personality crisis, her decision raises a genuinely interesting question. What if going quiet is actually good for your brand?
Reva Mag · 7 August 2026
- opinion
Why Posting the Same Content on Every Social Media Platform Is Stunting Your Online Growth.
As a small business, you can be very active on social media and still struggle to get results. You can post every day and still get nowhere if you're posting the exact same thing, on every platform.
Reva Mag · 7 August 2026
- world
Why Ukraine Matters to the World
Ukraine is important to the world because of its location, resources, agriculture and role in European security.
GNA Writes · 5 August 2026
- technology
Analysis: Data Centres Have Become a Utility Planning Problem
Grid operators are now writing forecasts around a handful of very large customers.
Clara Hoffmann · 22 July 2026
- nigeria
Explainer: Why Nigeria's Electricity Problem Is a Financial Problem
Generation capacity is not the binding constraint. Metering, collections and transmission are. A guide to how the sector actually works.
Emeka Nwosu · 21 July 2026
- business
Analysis: Housing Costs Are Now a Labour Market Story
Where people cannot afford to live, employers cannot fill posts, and the effects compound.
Robert Keane · 20 July 2026
- south america
Analysis: The Lithium Boom Has Reached Its Awkward Phase
Prices have fallen, projects have slowed, and producing countries are rewriting the terms.
Tomás Oliveira · 13 July 2026