Category: International

US Imposes 25% Tariffs On Imported Vehicles, Parts
March 27, 2025 No Responses

US Imposes 25% Tariffs On Imported Vehicles, Parts

The United States automakers and their global rivals were rocked on Wednesday by President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would impose 25% tariffs on all vehicles and foreign-made auto parts imported into the United States. Trump said the duties announced on...
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Pope Francis Returns To Vatican
March 24, 2025 No Responses

Pope Francis Returns To Vatican

Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican on Sunday after more than five weeks in hospital with pneumonia, taking time before leaving to thank well-wishers for their support. Looking tired and worn, the 88-year-old Catholic leader waved to a crowd...
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SPDC’s Host Community Threatens $5bn Lawsuit Over  Asset Sale
March 23, 2025 No Responses

SPDC’s Host Community Threatens $5bn Lawsuit Over  Asset Sale

One of the landlords to Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) in Bonny, Rivers State, Se-Alabo Dan-Jumbo, has accused the oil giant of “illegally’ divesting its assets without the consent of its host communities, and threatened a $5 billion...
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Nigeria Probes TikTok, Truecaller
March 21, 2025 No Responses

Nigeria Probes TikTok, Truecaller

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched an investigation into the data processing practices of Tiktok and Truecaller. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, disclosed this on Thursday at a press conference in Abuja, w...
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NCAA Clears Max Air To Resume Operations
March 18, 2025 No Responses

NCAA Clears Max Air To Resume Operations

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cleared Max Air to resume its domestic flight operations following a successful completion of an economic and safety audit. This was disclosed by Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the NCAA, Mich...
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At UN Summit, Diri Makes Case For Niger Delta Coastal Communities
March 17, 2025 No Responses

At UN Summit, Diri Makes Case For Niger Delta Coastal Communities

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has again taken his campaign against environmental degradation and the impact of climate change on communities in the Niger Delta to the international arena.The Bayelsa governor on Monday advocated for the imposit...
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USPF Secretary Lauds ITU, UK-FCDO’s Partnership On Nigerian Rural Connectivity
March 16, 2025 No Responses

USPF Secretary Lauds ITU, UK-FCDO’s Partnership On Nigerian Rural Connectivity

The Secretary of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr. Yomi Arowosafe, has commended the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Offic...
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U17WCQ: Nigeria’s Flamingos Defeats South Africa
March 16, 2025 No Responses

U17WCQ: Nigeria’s Flamingos Defeats South Africa

Nigeria took a giant step to qualification for the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday, beating South Africa 2-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State.  The Flamingos had last week defeated the Bantwana 3-1 in the first...
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Porsche To Cut 3,900 Jobs
March 15, 2025 No Responses

Porsche To Cut 3,900 Jobs

Porsche is planning to reduce its workforce by approximately 3,900 positions in an effort to improve profitability. The German luxury carmaker will reduce its workforce by around 1,900 positions by 2029, leveraging demographic changes, natural turnover, and a ...
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Renaissance Energy Completes Acquisition Of SPDC
March 14, 2025 No Responses

Renaissance Energy Completes Acquisition Of SPDC

Renaissance Africa Energy has completed the acquisition of the entire equity holding in Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) Renaissance Africa Energy Holdings is a consortium consisting of four successful Nigerian independent oil and gas comp...
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IWD: Presco Seeks  Support For Gender Equality, Employs More Female Tractor Drivers
March 13, 2025 No Responses

IWD: Presco Seeks  Support For Gender Equality, Employs More Female Tractor Drivers

Foremost Producer of Specialty Fats and Oils, Presco Plc has called for gender-equality, a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Speaking at the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) event held within the company’s premises in Edo State, t...
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Pinnick Loses Re-election Into FIFA Council
March 13, 2025 No Responses

Pinnick Loses Re-election Into FIFA Council

Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has missed out on a return to the FIFA Council Seat. Pinnick lost re-election at the extraordinary general assembly held in Cairo on Wednesday, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in...
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NCDMB Acquires 20 Per Cent Equity In Refinery Project
March 11, 2025 No Responses

NCDMB Acquires 20 Per Cent Equity In Refinery Project

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has sealed a deal to acquire 20 per cent equity in a 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery project being established by African Refinery Group Ltd, in partnership with the Nigerian National...
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Pope Francis Thanks Doctors As Condition Improves
March 10, 2025 No Responses

Pope Francis Thanks Doctors As Condition Improves

Pope Francis, who is responding well to treatment for pneumonia, thanked his doctors and healthcare workers Sunday as he missed delivering a fourth straight Angelus prayer in person. The 88-year-old, in Rome’s Gemelli hospital since February 14, issued a wri...
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