Tag: United States

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TikTok escapes US ban through majority American-owned JV deal

TikTok announced on Thursday that it has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its United business, allowing the company to avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership. The video-sharing app is a global digital entertainment powerhouse, but its mass appeal and links to China have raised concerns over privacy and national security. The […]

World

Trump’s WHO exit takes effect after one-year notice period

The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation officially took effect on Thursday, exactly one year after President Donald Trump ordered the country to pull out of the global health body. Under the terms governing WHO membership, a withdrawal becomes effective after a mandatory one-year notice period, which expired today following the executive order […]

Appointments

ICYMI: Tinubu approves ambassadorial postings to France, US, UK

President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassador-designates to France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The approval was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “The President has approved the posting of three ambassador-designates out of the 68 […]

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, […]