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US approves $413m for Nigeria, West Africa security

The United States has approved $413 million for counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other West African countries in the 2026 fiscal year, following the signing of the National Defence Authorisation Act into law in December 2025. The funding is allocated under the budget of the United States Africa Command and reflects Washington’s response […]

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US banks report strong Q4 2025 earnings amid loan growth

Major US banks reported robust earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by growing demand from borrowers, a development analysts say could be positive for future profitability, Reuters reports. According to company filings and statements reviewed by Reuters, Bank of America saw its average loans grow by eight per cent compared with the same […]

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US to suspend immigrant visas for Nigeria, 74 other countries

The United States’ State Department has announced that it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are considered likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the State Department, which is currently headed by Secretary Marco Rubio, following […]

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US revokes over 100,000 visas in major immigration crackdown

The United States Department of State has announced the revocation of more than 100,000 visas, marking the highest number ever recorded and affecting thousands of international students and specialised professionals. The department disclosed in a statement issued on Monday that the decision targeted individuals “who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity.” It […]

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US raises premium immigration processing fees by 5.6%

The United States Department of Homeland Security has announced an average increase of 5.6 per cent in premium processing fees for immigration applications across all categories. The adjustment is aimed at protecting the agency’s budget from the impact of rising inflation and increasing operational costs. The revised fees are scheduled to take effect on March […]

Oil and Gas

Trump pushes US oil firms toward Venezuela investment

United States President Donald Trump on Friday urged top oil executives to invest in Venezuela’s vast crude oil reserves, but his appeal was received cautiously, with a leading chief executive describing the country as “uninvestable” without sweeping reforms. During a White House meeting, Trump told industry leaders that his administration, rather than authorities in Caracas, […]

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Nigeria, US boost security cooperation with helicopter deal

Officers of the Nigerian Air Force have engaged senior officials of the United States Government and representatives of Bell Textron as part of efforts to fast-track the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s counterterrorism and internal security operations nationwide. The engagement took place during a Programme Management Review meeting led by […]

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Oil prices slide as Trump makes move on Venezuelan crude

Global oil prices fell on Wednesday on expectations of increased supply after United States President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela would hand over as much as 50 million barrels of crude oil to the United States. According to oilprice.com, the United States and Venezuela reached an agreement under which authorities in the South American country […]

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US detains Ghana’s ex-finance minister Ofori-Atta

Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been detained by United States immigration authorities amid allegations of corruption in his home country, his lawyers have confirmed. Ofori-Atta, who is 66 years old, has remained in the United States since January last year, where he travelled to receive medical care, including surgery for prostate cancer. According […]

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US lifts Caribbean airspace ban after Maduro capture

The United States lifted airspace restrictions over the Caribbean late on Saturday after temporarily barring commercial flights during a US military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The airspace restrictions were imposed amid heightened military activity linked to the operation, which unfolded in the early hours of Saturday and affected […]

Oil and Gas

US to take control of Venezuelan oil reserves, says Trump

United States President Donald Trump has said he would permit American oil companies to enter Venezuela and tap into the country’s vast crude oil reserves following a US military operation that resulted in the seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump made the statement on Saturday while addressing a press conference, where he outlined plans […]

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UN warns US action against Maduro sets dangerous precedent

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has described the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by United States special forces as a “dangerous precedent”. This position was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in New York by the UN Spokesperson, Mr Stéphane Dujarric. Guterres said he is “deeply alarmed” by the […]