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Business

White House lists goods for lower tariffs in China deal

The White House on Sunday released lists of products that could benefit from lower tariffs under an arrangement with China covering $30 billion worth of goods in each direction. The lists did not specify the tariff rates or the timetable for the reductions. The release followed the conclusion on Friday of a summit between US […]

News

US rejects Iran’s Strait Of Hormuz proposal as ‘cynical’

A top United States official on Sunday dismissed a proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz presented by Iran as “cynical” and indicated it was a non-starter for Washington. Iran’s truce plan, announced by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the United Nations earlier this week, calls for the release of frozen Iranian assets, the lifting […]

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Trump, Xi agree to set up communication channel for AI incidents

The United States and China have agreed to establish a “communication channel” to address incidents related to artificial intelligence, the White House announced on Friday. The agreement was reached following a summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, which concluded on Friday, according to AFP. Their discussions centered on several […]

Travel

US launches online portal to report visa fraud, misuse

The United States Department of State has launched an online portal that lets members of the public report suspected visa fraud and misuse. The department said the new tool is meant to give the public a convenient and reliable channel for submitting information that could help authorities identify and investigate suspected violations of US visa […]

Investment

Nigeria, US sign deal for $700bn mineral resources development

The Federal Government and the United States have signed an agreement to deepen American investment in Nigeria’s mining sector and promote greater development of the country’s mineral resources. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and the US Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, signed the agreement on Wednesday at the Nigeria Mission House […]

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Tinubu has no rift with US, aide says amid UNGA absence

The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Osodi, has rejected claims that the President has strained relations with the United States, following renewed attention on Tinubu’s third consecutive absence from the United Nations General Assembly. Osodi made the remarks while appearing on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. He […]

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US set to approve $2.8bn arms deal for Israel — Report

Washington is reportedly set to approve a $2.8 billion arms package for Israel, according to US media reports published on Tuesday. The package includes the sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs, making it one of the largest munitions deals sold in recent years. The Washington Post reported that the package, which is funded with US taxpayer […]

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US sanctions all remaining Iranian airlines amid ongoing war

The United States imposed sanctions on Tuesday on “all remaining Iranian airlines” that had yet to face such penalties, as Washington pushes to step up economic pressure in its war with Tehran. The US Treasury Department said its latest action takes aim at “36 targets for supporting Iran’s aviation sector, which the regime uses to […]

Finance

US Mint releases 250,000 $1 coins featuring Trump’s portrait

The United States Mint has released 250,000 $1 coins featuring the likeness of President Donald Trump to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary. The coins, released on Wednesday, are legal tender and have also entered circulation, meaning members of the public could receive them as change when making cash payments. US Mint, in a post on […]

Travel

US to continue three visa processings in Abuja embassy

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has said it will continue to process diplomatic and official visas despite the recent changes to routine visa services in Nigeria. The clarification was issued by the U.S. Mission Nigeria on X, following concerns over the US Department of State’s decision to realign routine visa processing services in Abuja […]

Travel

US Mission warns Nigerians against fake visa documents

The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned visa applicants against submitting forged or misleading documents, saying such cases are escalated to relevant US government agencies when detected. The mission disclosed this in a post on its official X account as part of its ongoing #VisaWiseTravelSmart campaign, which seeks to educate applicants about the US […]

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US judge strikes down visa suspension affecting Nigeria, 74 others

The United States federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria, ruling that the measure exceeded the legal authority of the Secretary of State and violated federal immigration law. The policy, which took effect on January 21, 2026, had barred […]