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Aviation

Over 200 flights canceled, 2,700 delayed in US travel chaos

Air travel across the United States was thrown into disarray as more than 200 flights were canceled and over 2,700 delayed, stranding thousands of passengers. The disruptions, concentrated in Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Miami, followed a major technical failure that crippled air traffic control systems. American Airlines, SkyWest, and United were among the hardest-hit […]

Business

US immigrant population declines for first time in decades

America’s immigrant population is shrinking for the first time in decades. A new Pew Research Center review of census data shows that roughly 1.5 million immigrants have left the U.S. this year. While the analysis does not specify which groups are departing, the decline is believed to be tied largely to a reduction in the […]

Chipmaker Intel to launch AI-processor in December
Tech

US considers turning Intel’s chips act grants to equity

The United States government is weighing an investment in Intel that could see Chips and Science Act grants converted into equity. Bloomberg first reported this on Monday, citing a White House official and people familiar with the matter. The investment under discussion would involve converting some or all of Intel’s grants from the $280 billion […]

ChatGPT mobile app hits $2bn in global consumer spending
Tech

US unveils ChatGPT to all federal agencies for $1

The United States government on Wednesday announced that all federal agencies can now integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise into their operations for just $1 per agency. The United States is embracing artificial intelligence across its federal agencies with the rollout of ChatGPT, a move advocates say will enhance productivity and fulfill President Donald Trump’s promise to […]

Travel

US may require some travelers pay $15,000 entry bonds

The United States is set to launch a 12-month pilot program that may require certain inbound travelers to pay bonds of up to $15,000. In an unpublished temporary final rule posted in the Federal Register on Tuesday, the initiative targets visitors from countries with historically high rates of visa overstays, according to CNBC. The program […]

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US mission names Rick Swart as new Lagos consul general

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced Rick Swart as its new Consul General in Lagos. He officially assumed office on July 16, 2025. As the senior U.S. government representative for the 17 southern states, Swart will lead efforts to strengthen trade and investment, foster people-to-people engagement, and advance key diplomatic priorities in the […]

Travel

US introduces $250 visa integrity fee for students, others

The United States government has announced a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee as part of sweeping immigration reforms under the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4. The fee, which functions similarly to a security deposit, is set to take effect in […]

Business

US imposes 25% tariffs on imports from Japan, S’Korea, others

United States President Donald Trump revealed Monday that imports from at least seven countries will face significantly higher blanket tariffs starting August 1, marking a return to his aggressive trade policies. The announcement, made via a series of social media posts, included screenshots of signed letters addressed to the leaders of Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, […]

Business

US lifts export restrictions on chip-design software to China

The United States government has lifted its export restrictions on chip-design software to China. This was announced on Thursday by semiconductor software firms Synopsys and Cadence. “Synopsys is working to restore access to the recently restricted products in China,” the California-based software maker said in a statement. The U.S. Commerce Department did not immediately respond […]

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US-Africa business summit yields $2.5b in new deals

The United States has announced that the 17th US-Africa Business Summit generated over $2.5 billion in new deals and commitments between American and African partners. According to the US Department of State, the summit—held from June 22 to 25—brought together more than 2,700 leaders from the public and private sectors across both regions. The department […]

Travel

US reopens student visa applications with stricter screening rules

The United State on Wednesday announced the resumption of student visa applications for foreign nationals, adding a new requirement for applicants to grant access to their social media accounts. Official said consular officers will review online activity for any content perceived as hostile toward the United States, including its government, culture, institutions, or founding values. […]

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US to prioritise private sector-led investments in Nigeria, others – Ambassador 

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., stated that the US will prioritize private sector-led investment rather than aid in its engagement with Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. He made this remark on Thursday during a Fireside Chat at Lagos Business School, themed ‘Toward a Robust US-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership.’ Nigeria is the […]