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Trump Slaps Tariffs on Japan, South Korea, South Africa; Sets August 1 Trade Deadline

Trump Slaps Tariffs on Japan, South Korea, South Africa; Sets August 1 Trade Deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump escalated global trade tensions on Monday by announcing new tariffs of 25% on imports from Japan,… Read More

4 weeks ago

CBN Demands Bank Capital Plans, Ends Loan Waivers, Amid Measures for Forbearance Exit

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all lenders to submit comprehensive capital restoration plans by the end of… Read More

4 weeks ago

Russia’s Sacked Transport Minister Found Dead Amid Corruption Allegations

Roman Starovoit, Russia’s recently dismissed transport minister, has been found dead in his car near Moscow with a gunshot wound… Read More

4 weeks ago

NiMet Issues Flash Floods Warning Across 20+ States in July 2025

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued an urgent flash flood risk alert for July 2025, warning of probable flooding… Read More

4 weeks ago

Nigeria’s FAAC Allocations Hit N1.79 trillion in Q1 2025

Nigeria’s Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursements in Q1 2025 showcased significant growth, with total FAAC allocation reaching N1,796.5 billion,… Read More

4 weeks ago

43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Dies Two Days After His 90th Birthday

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oyo state, died this morning at the age of 90. Tributes have… Read More

4 weeks ago

Trump Threatens 10% Tariff on BRICS- “Anti-American” Policies

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of an additional 10% tariff on any nation aligning with what he termed the… Read More

4 weeks ago

Clarion Debuts Nigeria’s First Indigenous Container Shipping Line to Boost AfCFTA Trade

Clarion Shipping West Africa Ltd. has launched Nigeria’s first fully indigenous container shipping line, marked by the arrival of the… Read More

4 weeks ago

Economic Reforms: Ethiopia Secures $1 billion World Bank Financing

Ethiopia has signed a $1 billion financing agreement with the World Bank to support its economic reform programme and boost… Read More

4 weeks ago

Russia – Ukraine War: Russian Navy Commander Killed in Ukraine

Deputy Head of the Russian Navy, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, has been killed in Ukraine, the Russian military said on… Read More

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