Category: International
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US SUPREME COURT QUESTIONS TRUMP’S AUTHORITY ON SWEEPING TARIFFS IN HIGH-STAKES HEARING
The US Supreme Court justices, including conservatives, intensely questioned the Trump administration’s legal basis for imposing broad tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Over a two-hour hearing, Chief Justice John Roberts and others expressed skepticism about whether the president had the authority to bypass Congress on tariffs framed as national security…
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AFRICA LOSES $75 BILLION ANNUALLY TO BIASED CREDIT RATINGS—EXPERTS SOUND ALARM AT DAKAR CONFERENCE
Experts at a major two-day conference in Dakar, Senegal, have issued a stark warning that Africa is losing approximately $75 billion every year due to biased credit ratings imposed by foreign agencies. Organized by AfriCatalyst, SAIIA, UNDP, and AUDA-NEPAD, the event gathered top policymakers, economists, and financial experts focusing on how Africa can amplify its…
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NIGERIANS IN THE U.S. UNITE AGAINST FOREIGN MILITARY INTERVENTION, URGE SOVEREIGNTY AND PEACE
Nigerians living in the U.S., led by the Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) and 19 other diaspora groups, have emphatically rejected any U.S. military intervention in Nigeria disguised as protection for Christians. In a statement issued in New York, OAN President Temi Aregbesola and coalition partners affirmed Nigeria’s sovereignty and insisted that only…
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AFRICA TO SHINE AT 2025 BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ADELAIDE
Egypt, Mozambique, Togo, Morocco, Benin, and Nigeria are ready to make waves at the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship held from November 14 to 23 in Adelaide, South Australia. The tournament will feature 48 men’s and 48 women’s teams, playing 216 matches over 10 days at The Drive and Pinky Flat/Tarntanya Wama. Africa proudly sends…
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FG SAYS TERRORISM TARGETS ALL RELIGIONS, REJECTS US CLAIMS OF ANTI-CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IN NIGERIA
The Federal Government has declared that all religions and ethnic groups in Nigeria have been victims of terrorism, rejecting allegations of targeted attacks on Christians. Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris stressed in Abuja that terrorism in Nigeria is a universal threat with no religious or ethnic bias. Since President Bola Tinubu took office in…
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NIGERIA PRICES $2.35 BILLION EUROBONDS WITH RECORD $13 BILLION INVESTOR DEMAND
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully raised $2.35 billion through Eurobonds maturing in 2036 (a $1.25 billion long 10-year tranche) and 2046 (a $1.10 billion long 20-year tranche), according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). The bonds were priced with coupons/yields of 8.63% for the 10-year and 9.13% for the 20-year notes. This milestone…
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NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET LOSES N612 BILLION AMID SELL-OFF, BEARISH TREND CONTINUES
The Nigerian stock market continued its bearish streak on Tuesday, shedding N612 billion in market value. Triggered by sustained sell-offs in stocks like National Salt Company, Skyway Aviation Handling, Oando, UPDC, and Learn Africa, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) market capitalisation dropped from N97.582 trillion to N96.970 trillion. The All-Share Index fell by 1,109.50 points…
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SHAKARA FESTIVAL TO SHINE IN LAGOS DECEMBER 2025, REDEFINING DETTY DECEMBER VIBES
Lagos is set to host the inaugural Shakara Festival, a thrilling four-day outdoor celebration of African music, culture, and lifestyle from December 18 to 21, 2025, at Nautica Beach Resort, Lekki. Founder Godson Oriaku describes the festival as the ultimate destination for ‘Detty December,’ aiming to elevate African music globally and showcase Nigeria’s vibrant sounds…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP KAIGAMA IN ABUJA, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO UNITY AMID TENSIONS
President Bola Tinubu welcomed Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, to the Presidential Villa for a private meeting focused on fostering national unity, peace, and social cohesion. Although details were not disclosed, the engagement is part of Tinubu’s ongoing dialogue with religious leaders to strengthen interfaith harmony and support national development. This…
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KADUNA GOVERNMENT TEAMS UP WITH UNICEF TO BOOST EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE IN HARD-TO-REACH AREAS
Kaduna State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has stepped up efforts to improve education and healthcare for children and women in remote communities. UNICEF Nigeria’s Country Representative, Wafa Abdelatef, assessed progress during a field visit to key sites, including Government Secondary School in Mararaban Jos upgraded with support from Fifth Chukker Polo Club, Access Bank,…
