Author: Oladi Samuel

As 2024 draws close, Annuva Homes Limited stands tall as a Lagos-based real estate market leader, setting benchmarks in property development, client satisfaction, and innovative investment solutions.The year has been nothing short of extraordinary, with achievements that underscore the company’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional residential and commercial properties tailored to the evolving needs of its clients.From successfully sold-out projects to groundbreaking developments still in progress, Annuva Homes has consistently proven itself as a brand synonymous with trust, quality, and vision. Here’s a comprehensive look at the milestones, services, and projects that have defined us in 2024.Some of Our Milestones…

Trillions of dollars are traded daily on the global foreign exchange (FX) market, making it one of the largest and most liquid financial markets worldwide.The harsh truth is that many retail forex traders fail in the long run, despite the market’s allure of large profits and financial freedom.The three largest players in the FX market—JP Morgan, UBS, and Deutsche Bank—account for about one-third of all foreign exchange transactions globally.Many retail traders enter the forex market hoping to make quick money, driven by flashy advertisements and overstated claims.Sadly, the truth is much more nuanced. Deep knowledge of market dynamics, technical and…

Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s first and largest cryptocurrency, has hit a roadblock after crossing the $100,000 psychological barrier.Currently trading at approximately $96,000, it has fallen short of its December 17 peak of $108,000, leaving investors searching for opportunities in other corners of the crypto space, particularly Web3 gaming.Bitcoin is yet to cross the $100,000 mark for the past seven days raising concerns over the return of the psychological barrier which the crypto asset struggled to cross for the entire length of November.There are several factors leading to this new stagnation by the crypto asset and they are as follows.Key Reasons…

Multichoice Nigeria has announced a 72-hour free access to all its DStv channels starting from Friday, December 27, 2024.The Pay-tv operator, which lost 243,000 customers between April and September this year in the aftermath of price increments, said its disconnected customers can also benefit from the offer.According to a statement released by MultiChoice Nigeria on Thursday, the seasonal offer is open to all DStv subscribers but excludes GOtv subscribers.What the company is saying Describing the offer as a “gift like no other”, Multichoice said subscribers on all packages would now have access to its Premium channels within the period.“As we wind…

The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nigeria has stated that there is no ulterior undertone associated with the country’s investment agreements worth over €300 million with France.Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, made this known in a statement on Thursday.He dismissed comments attributed to Niger Republic’s military President, Abdourahamane Tchiani, alleging that Nigeria sponsors terrorism through France, describing the claims as false, misleading, and a figment of Tchiani’s imagination.No Ulterior Motives in Nigeria-France Agreements   Abdulkadir clarified that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visited Paris, where Nigeria and France…

New Zealand is introducing five new career opportunities in 2025 to address its skills shortage.These roles cover various sectors, including farming and geophysics, offering skilled professionals the chance to support the country’s economy.The positions offer competitive salaries, and an open immigration policy, making them attractive to potential applicants.The opportunities are part of New Zealand’s ongoing effort to fill skill gaps in crucial industries. The DAAD Scholarship has highlighted these roles, emphasizing the country’s need for qualified professionals across multiple sectors.In-demand professions in New Zealand for 2025 Farmers and Farm Managers NeededNew Zealand’s agricultural sector is facing a shortage of skilled farmers…

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, has distributed seeds, fertilisers, and other inputs to 2000 farmers in Niger state, under the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP).The National Project Officer of NAGS-AP, Mr Ishaku Buba disclosed this on Thursday during the distribution of inputs for the 2024/2025 dry season wheat farming in Garafini and Swashi communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger state.According to Buba, who was represented by Musaku Emmanuel, from the ministry, the scheme targets 2,000 farmers in two clusters, and it has taken off on 2,000 hectares of land in the two communities…

OPEC+ does not have the capacity to push oil prices significantly higher, according to global energy market expert and founder of Vanda Insights, Vandana Hari.Speaking with CNBC, Hari noted that while the oil-producing cartel has managed to remain cohesive despite market speculation, its ability to influence prices beyond a certain point is limited.According to Hari, while the cartel has successfully managed to maintain cohesion despite market speculation, it does not have the capacity to push oil prices significantly higher. “I think that is where the market attention is focused because that’s the variable. With OPEC+, we’ve seen three postponements of…

Global energy giant TotalEnergies has exercised a contract extension option with Northern Ocean, extending the deployment of the Deepsea Mira semi-submersible rig in West Africa for up to three months.Upstream reports that the extension adds 65 to 93 days to the firm term of the contract, translating to an additional revenue backlog of approximately $27 million to $38 million.This increase raises Northern Ocean’s firm backlog to an impressive $515 million to $545 million.The Deepsea Mira, built-in 2018 by South Korea’s Hyundai Heavy Industries, is a semi-submersible rig designed to operate in water depths of up to 10,000 feet. It is…

Canada’s immigration backlog has long been a concern, but recent updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicate some progress in addressing the large volume of pending applications.As of November 30th, 2024, the total number of applications under processing stands at 2,267,700, with 1,006,500 of those in backlog, exceeding IRCC’s usual processing times.According to Immigration News Canada (INC), the latest data reveals that while the backlog has seen a slight decrease from previous months, challenges remain in balancing high demand with processing capacity.The overall backlog as of November has decreased by 4.7% compared to October 2024, yet specific categories…