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April 14, 2024 No Responses

Iran Launches Direct Strikes On Israel

Iran on Saturday launched drones at Israel directly from its territory, the Israeli army said, marking a major escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes Iran had repeatedly threatened to strike Israel in retaliation for a deadly...

September 25, 2023 No Responses

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U.S. Consul General, Will Stevens being welcomed to the Fair by Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Bolaji Lawal

September 18, 2023 No Responses

Tinubu To Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell As NGX Group Partners U.S CoC, NIPC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will ring the Closing Bell of NASDAQ in New York, United States as part of proceedings at the Executive Business Dialogue organized by United States Chamber of Commerce, Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) and Nigerian...

July 19, 2023 No Responses

US COAST GUARD UNDERTAKES PEER REVIEW OF NIGERIAN MARITIME DOMAIN

The United States Coast Guard says it is committed to Nigeria’s quest to implement the International Ships and Ports Security (ISPS) Facility Code in line with acceptable global best practices. Lt. Cdr. Jonna L. Clouse who is leading a team...

June 23, 2023 No Responses

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L – R: Mr Abiona Babarinde, General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Coscharis Group; Mr. David Greene, United States Embassy Charge d’ Affaires for Nigeria; Mr. Josiah Samuel, Group Managing Director, Coscharis Group; Mr. Joseph Omokha...

May 12, 2023 No Responses

Oil Falls On Weak US, Chinese Data

Oil prices fell about two per cent to a one-week low on Thursday as a political standoff over the U.S. debt ceiling stoked recession jitters in the world’s biggest oil consumer, while rising U.S. jobless claims and weak Chinese economic...

February 24, 2023 No Responses

US Nominates Banga To Lead World Bank

United States President, Joe Biden has named Indian-American businessman Ajay Banga as the US pick to lead the World Bank. The move comes as the US increases pressure on the bank to put more emphasis on tackling climate change. Mr Banga....

February 18, 2023 No Responses

U.S.-Africa Trade Council Holds Global Summit In October

The U.S.-Africa Trade Council (USAfriTC), along with partner organizations across Africa, United Kingdom and United States, is to hold the next edition of the U.S.-Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit (USATIGS) on October 18-21, 2023, in Atlanta, Geo...

December 15, 2022 No Responses

Elumelu Laments Trade Discrimination Against Africa

Africa suffers the most trade discrimination in the whole world, Chairman, Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu has said, calling on its leaders to address the barriers facing the continent. Elemulu said this at a side event on “Charting the Course:.....

October 25, 2022 No Responses

US Coast Guard Lauds NIMASA

The United States Coast Guard, USCG, through Captain Brian Lisko of the US Department of State has commended the efforts of the Nigerian Government to suppress criminality in Nigeria’s maritime domain and by extension the Gulf of...

October 19, 2022 No Responses

Lafarge Pleads Guilty To Supporting Terror Groups

French cement maker Lafarge has pleaded guilty in the US to supporting the Islamic State and other terror groups. According to BBC report, the firm agreed to a $777.8m (£687.2m) penalty for payments it made to keep a factory running...

September 16, 2022 No Responses

Oil Dips On Weak Demand Fear, Strong Dollar

Oil prices drifted lower on Thursday as weak demand concerns over a large build in the crude inventory in the United States plus a strong dollar overtook potential supply disruption as the centre of focus, Reuters reported. The main Brent...

May 10, 2022 No Responses

Hyundai Plans U.S. EV Plant

Hyundai Motor Company plans to build a new electric-vehicle manufacturing plant in the United States and has held discussions with officials in Georgia, near existing plants for the Hyundai and Kia brands, people with knowledge of its plans told Reuters....

May 7, 2022 No Responses

U.S. firm To Train 50,000 Nigerian Youths On Competitive Skills

AUnited States-Nigerian Technology Company, WRKR Technology Inc., has promised to train 50,000 Nigerians on its skills that would make them globally competitive for employment opportunities. WRKR is a technology company that unlocks access to work opportuni...