US military needs $80bn for Iran war — Report
The United States Defence Department will ask Congress to approve around $80 billion to cover costs from the Iran war and other…
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US lifts Iran ports blockade after peace deal
United States on Thursday said it has lifted its blockade on Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz, after both countries signed…
US commits additional $20m to boost Ebola preparedness in Africa
The United States has announced an additional $20 million in funding to support Ebola preparedness efforts in four African countries as concerns…
US revokes 600 visas linked to birth tourism fraud schemes
The United States government has launched a crackdown on birth tourism networks, revoking over 600 visas issued to foreigners who used the…
Lagos is more expensive than US, BNXN laments after relocating
Nigerian singer Daniel Benson, popularly known as BNXN, has claimed that Lagos is more expensive than the United States, where he now…
US blacklists Alibaba, Baidu over alleged military links to China
The United States issued an updated list on Monday of Chinese companies that it believes are aiding the country’s military — including…
Bitcoin, US stocks, gold hit by global selloff
A broad-based global market selloff has rattled financial markets, with Nigerian equities, United States stocks, Bitcoin, and precious metals all coming under…
US moves to raise tariffs on Nigerian exports, seven others
Nigeria and seven other African countries could lose broader access to the United States market as Washington moves to impose a 12.5…
US court jails Nigerian for seven counts of wire fraud
A Nigerian man, Adepoju Salako, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in the United States for his involvement in a wire…
China commits to 200 Boeing jets during Trump’s visit
Aerospace giant Boeing on Friday confirmed that China had committed to purchasing 200 aircraft during a visit to Beijing by United States…
Netflix sued in US for spying on children, other users
Netflix has been sued in Texas over claims it collects data belonging to children and adults in the United States without their…
US crude imports from Nigeria fall 15% in Q1
The United States spent $578.78m on crude oil imports from Nigeria in the first quarter of 2026, down from $681.40m in the…