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Investment

China confirms invitation to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Beijing has confirmed that China has received an invitation to join United States President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”. “China has received the United States’ invitation,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular news briefing, without indicating whether Beijing would accept. The board was initially proposed to oversee the reconstruction of war-torn Gaza, […]

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How Onitsha-based trader fueled US airstrikes in Nigeria — Report

The United States conducted airstrikes in Nigeria, relying on intelligence influenced by reports from Emeka Umeagbalasi, a screwdriver trader and small NGO operator based in Onitsha, Anambra State, according to a New York Times investigation. The investigation identifies Emeka Umeagbalasi as a key source whose unverified claims about Christian genocide in Nigeria were referenced by […]

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US approves $413m for Nigeria, West Africa security

The United States has approved $413 million for counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other West African countries in the 2026 fiscal year, following the signing of the National Defence Authorisation Act into law in December 2025. The funding is allocated under the budget of the United States Africa Command and reflects Washington’s response […]

Banking

US banks report strong Q4 2025 earnings amid loan growth

Major US banks reported robust earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by growing demand from borrowers, a development analysts say could be positive for future profitability, Reuters reports. According to company filings and statements reviewed by Reuters, Bank of America saw its average loans grow by eight per cent compared with the same […]

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US to suspend immigrant visas for Nigeria, 74 other countries

The United States’ State Department has announced that it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are considered likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the State Department, which is currently headed by Secretary Marco Rubio, following […]

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US revokes over 100,000 visas in major immigration crackdown

The United States Department of State has announced the revocation of more than 100,000 visas, marking the highest number ever recorded and affecting thousands of international students and specialised professionals. The department disclosed in a statement issued on Monday that the decision targeted individuals “who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity.” It […]

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Travel

US raises premium immigration processing fees by 5.6%

The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced an average increase of 5.6 per cent in premium processing fees for immigration applications across all categories. The adjustment is aimed at protecting the agency’s budget from the impact of rising inflation and increasing operational costs. The revised fees are scheduled to take effect on March […]

Oil and Gas

Trump pushes US oil firms toward Venezuela investment

United States President Donald Trump on Friday urged top oil executives to invest in Venezuela’s vast crude oil reserves, but his appeal was received cautiously, with a leading chief executive describing the country as “uninvestable” without sweeping reforms. During a White House meeting, Trump told industry leaders that his administration, rather than authorities in Caracas, […]

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Nigeria, US boost security cooperation with helicopter deal

Officers of the Nigerian Air Force have engaged senior officials of the United States Government and representatives of Bell Textron as part of efforts to fast-track the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s counterterrorism and internal security operations nationwide. The engagement took place during a Programme Management Review meeting led by […]

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US detains Ghana’s ex-finance minister Ofori-Atta

Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been detained by United States immigration authorities amid allegations of corruption in his home country, his lawyers have confirmed. Ofori-Atta, who is 66 years old, has remained in the United States since January last year, where he travelled to receive medical care, including surgery for prostate cancer. According […]