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U.S. Equity Funds End 2025 on Strong Note Amid AI-Driven Rally
U.S. equity funds closed 2025 with robust inflows for a second consecutive week, reflecting investor optimism following a year of AI-driven stock market gains and strong expectations for corporate earnings growth in 2026. Fund Flows and Market Performance According to LSEG Lipper data, U.S. equity funds attracted approximately $16.89 billion in net inflows during the
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Top Hedge Funds Led by D.E. Shaw, Bridgewater, and Balyasny Deliver Strong 2025 Gains
The world’s leading hedge funds, including D.E. Shaw, Bridgewater Associates, Balyasny Asset Management, and Point72 Asset Management, posted strong double-digit gains in 2025, fueled by a volatile stock market and surging interest in AI-driven investments, according to sources familiar with the matter. D.E. Shaw’s Stellar Performance D.E. Shaw’s flagship funds performed exceptionally well in 2025:
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Canada Deports 366 Nigerians as 974 Await Removal
Canada deported 366 Nigerians between January and October 2025, as part of its fastest immigration enforcement push in over a decade, official figures show. An additional 974 Nigerians are currently listed under “removal in progress,” awaiting deportation. Data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) places Nigeria ninth among the top 10 countries for deportations
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Italy’s New Car Sales Drop 2.12% in 2025 as Chinese Automaker BYD Gains Market Share
Italy’s New Car Sales Drop 2.12% in 2025 as Chinese Automaker BYD Gains Market ShareItaly’s new car market saw a 2.12% decline in sales in 2025, totaling 1.53 million units, according to data released by the country’s Transport Ministry. Despite the overall downturn, Chinese automaker BYD experienced explosive growth, capturing significant market share in the
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Sanwo-Olu Confirms Eight Dead in Lagos GNI Building Fire
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has confirmed that eight people died in the Christmas Eve fire that engulfed the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) Building on Martins Street, Lagos Island. During an on-site assessment nine days after the blaze, the governor said five victims have been identified, while three were severely charred beyond recognition. DNA
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Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin to Visit China Amid Beijing’s Efforts to Strengthen EU Ties
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin is set to visit China from Sunday through Thursday, marking the first trip by an Irish Taoiseach to Beijing since 2012. The visit underscores China’s ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties with individual European Union members. Scheduled Meetings and Agenda During his trip, Prime Minister Martin will meet with President
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Wizkid and Davido’s Feud Not Real, Says DJ Tunez
DJ Tunez, Wizkid’s personal DJ, has downplayed reports of a feud between Wizkid and fellow superstar Davido, describing the supposed rivalry as exaggerated on social media. Speaking on the Moni Talks podcast, DJ Tunez said Wizkid holds “big love” for Davido and expressed excitement about the possibility of touring together with the 30BG star. “I
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Trump Blocks HieFo-Emcore Chip Acquisition Citing National Security and China Concerns
President Donald Trump has blocked U.S. photonics firm HieFo Corp’s $3 million acquisition of Emcore, a New Jersey-based aerospace and defense company, citing national security risks and China-related concerns, according to a White House order released on January 2, 2026. Details of the Blocked Deal Trump’s order states that HieFo, which he claimed was “controlled
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Hope Uzodimma Visits Alex Otti, Says Meeting Was Not Political
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, visited Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Friday, in what he described as a friendly, non-political visit. The visit came three days after APC chieftain Henry Ikoh also met Otti, praising the Abia governor for his developmental achievements. Addressing reporters, Uzodimma emphasized
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Where Did Our Ministers Who Once Faced the People Go?
What happens when a government loses its voice? A nation begins to govern itself with rumours. There was a time in Nigeria when the Minister of Information was a visible, authoritative figure. Their presence shaped public discourse. Their faces were familiar. You didn’t need to search for them—they were the voice of the nation. From
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