Technical reasons stall Alison-Madueke’s corruption trial in London
By AFP The corruption trial in London of Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Nigerian oil minister and the first woman president of OPEC, had its start delayed Monday for legal and…
IMF caution central banks against aggressive rate cuts
The International Monetary Fund has called on central banks to exercise caution in cutting interest rates, emphasising that maintaining price stability remains critical amid uneven growth and persistent inflation pressures.…
US Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to fire Federal Reserve governor
By AFP The US Supreme Court hears arguments on Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire a Federal Reserve governor, a case that could have far-reaching consequences for the…
Police make u-turn, admit Christian worshippers kidnapped in Kaduna
By AFP Nigerian police on Tuesday made an about-turn, admitting that gunmen had abducted dozens of worshippers during Sunday mass in northern Kaduna state after dismissing the initial reports. A…
Edo protest: Russia seeks closer ties with Nigeria against unlawful, criminal activities
The Russian Federation has called for closer ties with the Federal Republic of Nigeria to enable both countries to crack down on the activities of unlawful and criminal elements. The…
AU welcomes U.S. approval of AGOA’s three-year extension
The African Union (AU) Commission has hailed the United States House of Representatives bipartisan approval of a three-year extension to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides duty-free…
US cease visa processing for Nigeria, 74 others
The United States has paused visa processing for Nigeria, Russia, and at least 73 other countries as part of a broader review of its immigration screening procedures. The US Department…
US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions
By AFP The US Commerce Department on Tuesday opened the door for Nvidia to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips in China with restrictions, following through on a policy shift announced…
UK govt retreats on mandatory digital ID to work
By AFP The UK no longer plans to make a new digital ID card mandatory to work in Britain, finance minister Rachel Reeves confirmed Wednesday, in the latest U-turn by…
France bans 10 British far-right activists over anti-migrant actions
By AFP France has banned ten British far-right activists for actions in France intended to stop migrants crossing to the United Kingdom on small boats, the French interior ministry said…