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Trump recalls US ambassador to Nigeria, others

United States President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the recall of the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, alongside several other career diplomats serving as ambassadors across different regions of the world. According to a report by Politico, the decision is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to realign US diplomatic […]

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Nigerian-American, five others indicted over massive US stock fraud

A dual United States and Nigerian citizen, Izunna Okonkwo, has been indicted alongside five other individuals of different nationalities over an alleged $41m stock market fraud in the United States. A statement obtained from the United States Department of Justice website on Sunday disclosed that Okonkwo and the other defendants allegedly engaged in insider trading […]

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US seizes oil tanker near Venezuela amid rising tensions

The United States has apprehended an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move the Venezuelan government has condemned as “theft and kidnapping,” marking the latest escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Caracas, according to US officials. The interception, which took place on Saturday, was the second time in two weeks that US forces […]

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US commits $2.1bn to Nigeria health system

The United States has signed a five-year bilateral health agreement with Nigeria aimed at strengthening the country’s health system, with a particular focus on expanding faith-based healthcare services. According to the United States Department of State, the Memorandum of Understanding, signed on Saturday, commits nearly $2.1bn in US funding to support prevention and treatment programmes […]

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US halts Nigerians, others from applying for green card, citizenship

The United States government has expanded its sweeping pause on legal immigration applications to include filings from citizens of an additional 20 countries, including Nigeria, following President Donald Trump’s latest update to his “travel ban” proclamation this week. A United States official, who requested anonymity, disclosed the internal changes to CBS News, noting that the […]

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TikTok signs US deal to avoid ban threat

TikTok has announced that it has signed a joint venture agreement with a group of investors that will allow the company to continue operating in the United States and avert the threat of a ban linked to its Chinese ownership. According to an internal memo obtained by AFP, TikTok Chief Executive Officer, Shou Chew, informed […]

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Why US placed Nigeria on travel ban — Ex-minister

Former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Nurudeen Mohammed, has stated the reason for the United States’ partial travel ban on Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television on Wednesday, Mohammed said Nigeria has been without ambassadors for 2 years, adding that her side of the story was never […]

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Otti partners US gov for Abia’s economic growth

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed his readiness to collaborate with the Governor of Delaware, United States, Bethany Hall-Long, focusing on key economic areas to stimulate growth and development within the state. This intention was communicated in a statement released on Saturday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku. The statement detailed that […]

Equity investors lose N1.5tn as bond yield rises
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Asian stocks rise after US Fed rate cut

Asian equities experienced a rise on Friday as investors reacted to a record-breaking day on Wall Street, which occurred in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut announcement. These market gains were registered despite renewed concerns regarding technology stock valuations, which emerged following disappointing earnings reports from sector leaders Oracle and Broadcom. […]

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US to demand five-year social media history for tourists

Tourists from numerous countries, including the United Kingdom, may soon be required to provide a five-year history of their social media activity as a condition for entering the United States, according to a new proposal released by American authorities. The measure would apply to travelers eligible for the 90-day visa-free program, provided they complete an […]

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US-Nigeria ties needs strengthening against global threats – Sunday Dare

Presidential spokesman Sunday Dare stated that Nigeria’s long-standing relationship with the United States remains “treasured, warm and robust,” and he emphasized that it must be further strengthened in the interest of both nations. Dare, who is the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, made this assertion during an interview with […]

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S’African exporters shift focus to Africa amid US tariffs

South African agricultural exporters are expecting higher United States tariffs to persist as the diplomatic rift between Pretoria and Washington continues. In response, these exporters are actively seeking alternative markets on the African continent. Danie Dörfling, the head of business development at Moore Infinity, informed Business Times that liberalized trade policies could boost intra-Africa trade […]