Tag: USA
NIGERIA, USA DEEPEN COOPERATION ON SECURITY, COUNTERTERRORISM AS RIBADU MEETS VP VANCE, RUBIO
WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES – MAY 9, 2026 Nigeria and the United States are moving forward in deepening cooperation on security, counterterrorism, regional stability, and strategic partnership following a series of high-level engagements in Washington D.C.A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that Nigeria’s National Security…
CBN Governor Cardoso Leads Nigeria’s Delegation to World Bank-IMF Annual Meeting in USA
Washington D.C., October 13, 2025 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which officially open today, Monday, October 13, in Washington D.C., United States.This was disclosed in a statement released by…
EXCLUSIVE: Trump Launches $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Visa, Touts It as Deficit Solution
In a move that blends his trademark showmanship with immigration policy, President Donald Trump unveiled the first-ever $5 million “Gold Card” visa on Thursday, a premium residency permit that could grant wealthy foreigners a fast track to U.S. citizenship. Holding up a gleaming prototype bearing his likeness and the bold inscription “The Trump Card,” the…
Tesla Q1 Sales Plummet 13% Amid Musk Political Backlash and Production Woes
Tesla reported disappointing first-quarter vehicle deliveries Wednesday, with sales dropping 13% year-over-year to 336,681 units as CEO Elon Musk’s political entanglements and production challenges weigh heavily on the electric vehicle pioneer. Key Takeaways from Tesla’s Q1 Report The Musk Factor: Political Fallout Musk’s vocal support for President Trump’s administration—including advising on federal job cuts—has sparked…
Trump Slaps 14% Tariff on Nigerian Exports in Sweeping Trade Policy Shift
Washington D.C., USA – In a move that could significantly impact Nigeria’s economy, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 14% tariff on Nigerian exports to the United States during a “Make America Wealthy Again” event at the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday. Key Details of the New Trade Policy Trump’s Justification Trump…
White House Confirms Security Breach Involving Journalist Access to Military Discussions
The Trump administration has acknowledged a significant security lapse after Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, was inadvertently included in a private messaging group where senior officials were coordinating military operations against Houthi targets in Yemen. In a statement released by the National Security Council, spokesperson Brian Hughes confirmed the authenticity of the reported…
Dangote Refinery Begins Jet Fuel Exports to U.S., Set to Lower Aviation Prices
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced the commencement of jet fuel exports from the Dangote Refinery to the United States, a development expected to lower aviation fuel prices in North America ahead of the peak summer travel season. In a statement issued by refinery management and confirmed by…
U.S. Issues Stern Warning to Nigerian Visa Holders: Overstays Could Lead to Criminal Charges, Lifetime Ban
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a strong advisory to visa holders, warning that overstaying beyond the permitted period could result in criminal prosecution, a permanent U.S. travel ban, and other severe immigration consequences. In a statement released on Monday, the U.S. Mission emphasized that consular officers have full access to applicants’ immigration…
Venezuela Condemns US Deportation of Alleged Gang Members to El Salvador, Calls It Human Rights Violation
Venezuela has strongly condemned the United States’ deportation of over 200 alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador, labeling the move as illegal and a violation of human rights. The controversial action, which was temporarily blocked by a US judge, has sparked outrage from Caracas and raised concerns about the…
US Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Use Wartime Law for Mass Deportations of Venezuelans
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to mass-deport Venezuelans, ruling that the 227-year-old wartime law does not justify the removal of migrants. The order, issued by US District Judge James Boasberg on Saturday evening, halts deportations for 14 days as the legal battle…