Category: news
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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order imposing a 15% import tariff on Nigeria and several other African countries, effective August 1, as part of a revised reciprocal tariff policy. This followed a 14% tariff on Nigerian exports in April, which was postponed for 90 days to allow trade agreement negotiations. Most negotiations…
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Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued an advisory urging Nigerians with U.S. visas to use them responsibly and comply with the stated purpose of their visa applications, following concerns from the U.S. Government about visa misuse. The NIS warned that breaching visa conditions, such as overstaying or unauthorized activities, could lead to severe penalties,…
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Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello (represented by Ogun State Commander, Bosede Jimoh), has called for stronger public collaboration to combat human trafficking, especially in Ogun State. This call was made during a sensitization walk in Abeokuta to mark the World Day Against Trafficking…
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Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has launched a cluster and nodal development initiative to boost crude oil production by an additional 810,000 barrels per day from deepwater fields. This move aims to reverse the decline in offshore output, which dropped from 800,000 barrels per day in 2016 to below 500,000.…
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President John Mahama of Ghana has assured Nigeria of the safety of its nationals in Ghana, emphasizing no room for xenophobia. During a meeting with a Nigerian envoy led by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Mahama reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to ECOWAS protocols on free movement. He addressed tensions caused by a recirculated decade-old video, noting the situation…
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President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to use new media to promote unity, innovation, and national development. Speaking at the Progressive Digital Media Summit in Abuja, he praised young Nigerians for their creativity and role in shaping the digital future. He emphasized using digital platforms responsibly — to build businesses, inspire others, and demand…
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National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Akwa Ibom has warned the public about the spread of fake N1000 notes in the coastal areas of Udung Uko, Mbo, Oron, Okobo, and Ibeno. According to NOA State Director, Mr. Mkpoutom Mkpoutom he noted that syndicates are targeting local markets during peak hours to defraud POS operators and traders…
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National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has called off its warning strike after a meeting with the government, announced by Health Minister Ali Pate. The strike, which began on July 29 over demands for better welfare, allowances, and working conditions, was scheduled to end on August 5 but was halted following the agreement …
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The Nigerian naira has closed the month of July at N1,533.55/$ in the official foreign exchange market, slightly weaker by 0.25% compared to June’s close of N1,529.71/$. The currency saw a brief rally to a four-month high of N1,518/$ on July 14, its strongest since March 14, 2025, but later stabilized within the N1,530–1,535/$ range,…
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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will start nationwide on August 18. Online pre-registration opens on that date via their portal, while in-person registration begins on August 25 at local government offices and designated centers. The registration will run Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 3…
