Tag: US
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President Donald Trump has extended the US-China trade truce for another 90 days, delaying potential escalation and maintaining the current agreement terms. Both countries agreed to pause tariffs, with China also extending restrictions on certain exports. The extension provides time to resolve differences and possibly set the stage for a summit between Trump and Chinese…
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U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued a warning on X, stating that visa applicants intending to travel to the U.S. primarily to give birth and secure U.S. citizenship for their child will be denied entry. Consular officers will reject visa applications if they suspect this is the applicant’s main purpose, as part of a U.S.…
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President Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from UNESCO, citing its promotion of divisive cultural and social causes that conflict with American policies. This will be the third time the U.S. has left UNESCO, with the move set to take effect at the end of December 2026. While UNESCO officials had anticipated the…
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U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with its plan to significantly weaken the Department of Education, lifting a lower court order that had blocked mass layoffs and the transfer of key functions. This move is part of Trump’s effort to reduce the federal government’s role in education and transfer responsibilities to…
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Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has stated that Iran would consider resuming nuclear talks with the US if assurances are given that there will be no further attacks against Iran. He emphasized that Iran remains willing to negotiate but demands guarantees that hostilities, such as recent Israeli bombings and US strikes, will not recur, as…
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The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has clarified that the recent reduction in visa validity for most Nigerian nonimmigrant travelers results from a global security and technical review, not political reasons. The decision is unrelated to Nigeria’s BRICS affiliations, third-country deportee policies, or e-visa changes. The U.S. has emphasized its commitment to working with Nigeria to…
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Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated that Nigeria will not accept Venezuelan deportees from the U.S, citing the country’s existing challenges and large population of 230 million. This follows pressure from the Trump administration amid a crackdown on undocumented migrants. Tuggar also addressed US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 10% trade…
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Federal Government has expressed concern over the U.S. decision to impose stricter visa restrictions on Nigerian citizens, limiting B1/B2, F, and J visas to three months with single entry. Nigeria views the policy as disproportionate and misaligned with the principles of reciprocity and mutual respect, given the historically cordial U.S.-Nigeria relations. The restrictions are expected…
