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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Abuja embassy to remain open despite visa processing shift to Lagos — US
The United States Mission in Nigeria has clarified that the ongoing realignment of routine visa processing in Africa will not affect the…
US revokes 175,000 visas over crime, security violations under Trump
The United States has revoked more than 175,000 visas granted to foreign nationals during the presidency of Donald Trump, following allegations of…
Nigeria risks losing $1.4bn US aid over Christians persecution concerns
Nigeria may be excluded from a new $1.4 billion United States health and humanitarian assistance package announced earlier this week if the…
Trump signs new executive order banning birth tourism
United States President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order banning what his administration describes as “birth tourism,” marking a fresh…
SEREC warns of naira pressure from new US tariff hike
The Sea Empowerment & Research Center has warned that the United States’ decision to impose a 12.5 per cent tariff on Nigerian…