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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 […]

White House leads TikTok acquisition deal
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US Judge halts TikTok ban in Montana

A U.S. judge on Thursday declared that Montana’s first-ever state ban on the use of the short-video sharing app TikTok violated users’ right to free speech and prevented it from going into effect on January 1. A preliminary injunction was ordered by U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy to prevent the state from banning the Chinese-owned […]

US invests $244m in 18,000 Nigerian businesses
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US invests $244m in 18,000 Nigerian businesses

The United States has provided assistance to 18,000 Nigerian small enterprises in order to promote economic development and entrepreneurship. According to The Punch, the project would bring in a new era of growth and opportunity for local businesses with an investment of $244 million. The US government on October 10, through the US Agency for International […]

Netflix unveils first use of generative AI in original series
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Netflix hikes streaming plans in US, UK, France

Netflix on Wednesday, increased the cost of certain of its streaming plans in the US, the UK, and France. Overcoming the 6 million median predictions of Wall Street experts LSEG surveyed, the company added roughly 9 million new subscribers globally. Netflix attributed the gains to its campaign against password sharing and a consistent stream of […]