China Strikes Back: Rare Earth Minerals Export Ban Escalates Trade War with U.S.
In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, Beijing has announced a ban on the export of certain rare earth minerals critical to various high-tech industries. This move is seen as a direct…
Sahelian Nations Withdraw from Francophone Organization Over Sovereignty Concerns after ECOWAS Exit
In a significant geopolitical move, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), citing concerns over sovereignty and allegations of neocolonial influence. This decision follows their earlier withdrawal from the Economic…
Nigeria and Bangladesh Deepen Bilateral Ties Through Defence and Agricultural Cooperation
In a landmark meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria and Bangladesh have expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through enhanced cooperation in defence and agriculture. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria,…
Trump’s Tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico Take Effect as China Hit Back with Retaliatory Levies
…Canada Set to Place Tariffs on Nearly $100 Billion of U.S. Imports In a significant escalation of trade tensions, President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico have officially taken effect. The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on…
Minister Matawalle Calls For Assertiveness On Global Stage Following Visa Denial By Canada
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON, has issued a resolute call for Nigeria to assert its position on the global stage in the light of recent diplomatic incident involving the denial of visas to…
Indonesia’s Development Model: A Lesson for Nigeria – Peter Obi Speaks on Visit
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has shared his insightful experience from his recent trip to Indonesia, highlighting the country’s remarkable advancements in universal health coverage, education, and economic growth. During his visit, Obi met with Indonesia’s…
Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
In a bold move set to shake international trade, President Donald Trump has declared the imposition of significant tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, effective Saturday. The tariffs include a 25 percent levy on goods from Canada and…
NBBTF Facilitates Landmark Partnership on Youth Empowerment Between Nigeria and Bangladesh
The Nigeria Bangladesh Business Technology Forum (NBBTF), had facilitated landmark partnership on youth development between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. The move was consolidated on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria’s Ministry…
Kemi Badenoch: A Knock is Enough
By Kehinde Adeleye Who will tell Mrs. Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch that a knock is enough? It’s time to drink water and drop the cup. As she is popularly known Kemi Badenoch, a British politician with Nigerian roots, has been…
Oborevwori Hails Okonjo-Iweala on WTO Re-appointment
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, (WTO) on Friday. Okonjo-Iweala, an illustrious Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku, was a two-time Minister of Finance, who led Nigeria’s…
Simon Ekpa’s Arrest for Terrorism: Mixed Feelings As Finland Moves Against Orphaned Nigerian ‘Separatist’ Leader
Nigerians in Finland are in a state of panic following the arrest of separatist leader Simon Ekpa. Ekpa, a self-imposed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafran Government in Exile, was arrested alongside…
