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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 […]

Policy and Regulations

Canada vows retaliatory tariffs after US trade talks collapse

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday he would slap retaliatory tariffs on the United States after walking away from a “bad deal” on trade, deepening the rift between the longtime allies. Negotiations between the neighboring countries broke down on Friday in Washington, allowing new 50-percent US tariffs impacting some $20 billion worth of goods, […]

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US tariffs on Canada take effect as deal collapse

Hefty United States tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed that his country will match the US tariffs “dollar for dollar to protect our workers and businesses,” as officials said late Friday […]

Business

US recognises Nigerian-American fintech entrepreneur George Azih

The United States Mission Nigeria has spotlighted Nigerian-American entrepreneur George Azih for his contribution to financial technology and innovation in the United States. In a post shared by the U.S. Mission Nigeria on Friday, the mission described Azih as an entrepreneur driving innovation in financial technology through FinQuery, the Atlanta-based accounting technology company he founded, […]

Opinion

BudgIT urges FG not to dismiss US transparency report

BudgIT, a civic-tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public finance, has urged the Federal Government not to dismiss the United States Department of State’s 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, which scored Nigeria low for the second consecutive year. According to Vanguard, the organisation made the call in a statement by its Country Director, Mr. […]

Economy

Presidency defends Nigeria’s fiscal record after US report, cites reforms

The Presidency has responded to a United States assessment that Nigeria failed to meet minimum fiscal transparency requirements, saying the findings should be viewed as an external benchmark rather than a complete assessment of the country’s fiscal governance. The Special Adviser to the President on Media, Sunday Dare, said the Federal Government remains committed to […]

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Economists back US report faulting Nigeria’s fiscal transparency

Economists have backed the United States’ assessment that Nigeria failed to meet minimum fiscal transparency requirements, warning that weak budget implementation, poor disclosure of public finances and inadequate audit practices could undermine investor confidence and the country’s economic prospects. The experts’ reaction followed the 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report of the US Department of State, which […]