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Trump open to Elon Musk's purchase of TikTok
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Trump exempts Nigeria from global embassy closure – Report

The United States government, under President Donald Trump, is reportedly set to shut down several embassies and consulates across Africa and other regions, according to a report by CNN. Citing an internal document from the U.S. State Department, the report reveals that about 30 diplomatic missions around the world are slated for closure as part […]

DOGE to cut IRS workforce by 20%
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DOGE to cut IRS workforce by 20%

The Trump administration, in collaboration with the Department of Government Efficiency, is proposing a significant downsizing of the Internal Revenue Service, potentially reducing its workforce by nearly 20% by May 15—just one month after Tax Day. As part of a broader government-wide effort to streamline federal agencies, President Donald Trump has directed agencies to submit […]

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Remote US federal workers ordered to relocate to Washington

The United States Office of Personnel Management has directed at least two dozen remote employees to relocate to Washington, D.C., providing them with a nine-day window, until March 7, to make their decision. The OPM emailed remote employees on Wednesday, informing them they must relocate to Washington, D.C., according to sources and emails reviewed by […]

Trump open to Elon Musk's purchase of TikTok
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Judge okays Trump’s buyout plan for federal workers

Around 75,000 United States federal employees have accepted the White House’s “deferred resignation” offer, which allows them to resign while being paid through September, according to an Office of Personnel Management spokesperson. The deadline closed Wednesday after a federal judge lifted a temporary halt on the program. The reported 75,000 federal employees who accepted the […]

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US lifts ban on World food programme donations

The World Food Programme announced that it will resume in-kind food aid purchases and deliveries funded by USAID, following the lifting of a pause caused by the Trump administration’s freeze on U.S. foreign aid. This decision comes after concerns from an aid watchdog that the suspension had stranded 500,000 metric tons of food at sea […]

US Consulate introduces new two-visit requirements for visa applicants
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US Consulate introduces new two-visit requirements for visa applicants

Immigrant visa applicants with interviews scheduled at the U.S. Consulate in Lagos will now be required to visit the consulate twice as part of a new procedure aimed at streamlining the visa process and reducing delays. The U.S. Department of State’s Consular Affairs department announced that the change, effective for applicants with interviews after January […]

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over dollar challenge
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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over dollar challenge

United States President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries that attempt to replace the U.S. dollar in international trade. The threat was made in a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Sunday. Trump, known for his “America First” policy, made it clear that the U.S. would not stand […]

Chinese hackers target Trump, Vance's phones
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Chinese hackers target Trump, Vance’s phones

Chinese hackers who infiltrated Verizon’s systems reportedly targeted the phones of United States Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, according to a report by the New York Times. In response, investigators are currently assessing what communications, if any, were compromised during the breach. The Trump campaign was informed this week […]

U.S Chamber of Commerce commits $320m to support Nigerian SMEs
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U.S Chamber of Commerce commits $320m to support Nigerian SMEs

The United States Chamber of Commerce has pledged $320 million to bolster mortgage refinancing and finance Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria. This announcement was made on the X page of Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Currently attending the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in the U.S., […]

US moves to seize luxury apartment bought by Ex-Congolese President Nguesso
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US moves to seize luxury apartment bought by Ex-Congolese President Nguesso

Court documents revealed in New York on Monday indicate that the United States is taking steps to seize a lavish Manhattan apartment, reportedly purchased with funds embezzled from the Congolese government for the daughter of ex-President Denis Sassou Nguesso. Federal prosecutors assert that the apartment, located on the 32nd floor of the Trump International Hotel […]

Nasdaq resolves connectivity issue after two-hour disruption
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Nasdaq resolves connectivity issue after two-hour disruption

Nasdaq, which hosts some of the largest tech giants in the United States on its exchange, on Monday, announced the resolution of an issue concerning connectivity and stock orders, following more than two hours of disruption, assuring that all systems were now functioning normally. While the company didn’t elaborate on the severity of the problem, […]

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Truce: US, EU pause trade war until 2025

The European Union and the United States have agreed to put their trade war on hold, postponing tariffs on steel and aluminium for over three years.   These tariffs, which were first imposed by the Trump administration for national security reasons, have strained the relationship between the two economic giants.   The move to suspend […]