4 d. ago Trump’s new tariff regime and Nigeria’s opportunity to rewrite the trade script

In the ever-evolving theatre of global trade, policy decisions taken in Washington can ripple across the globe—from Wall Street to read more Trump’s new tariff regime and Nigeria’s opportunity to rewrite the trade script

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5 d. ago ‘70% Shipment From Nigeria To US Returned Over Trump Tariff Policy’

Since the implementation of Donald Trump’s Tariff Policy, especially, on Africa, more than 70% of shipments sent from Nigeria to the U.S. via airport have either been refused entry or placed on hold. The chief commercial officer, AAJ Express Logistics Limited, Ini Daniel, who disclosed this yesterday, noted that this alarming trend has caused substantial […]

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2 w. ago Trump’s Tariff Policies Threaten Nigeria’s Oil Revenue — NMDPRA

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has raised the alarm over the potential threat posed to Nigeria’s oil revenue by renewed protectionist policies rolled out by United State President Donald Trump. NMDPRA’s Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed, who addressed journalists at the State House on Tuesday, said Trump’s aggressive tariff regime targeting […]

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2 w. ago EXPLAINER: Understanding Trump’s tariff policy — and what it means for Nigeria

In a 1988 interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Donald Trump, then a 42-year-old real estate mogul with no formal political role, shared a vision that has shaped his presidency decades later. “I’d make our allies pay their fair share,” Trump said, accusing countries like Japan and Kuwait of taking advantage of the United States. Read More

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s infrastructure gaps threaten gains from global trade reroute

After all has been said and done about how African countries can capitalise on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, the sad reality read more Nigeria’s infrastructure gaps threaten gains from global trade reroute

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2 w. ago Nigeria must diversify exports to shield effects of Trump’s tariffs — NACC president

Nigeria, like many other countries, has been slammed with sweeping tariffs that have sent investors scampering for safe havens and read more Nigeria must diversify exports to shield effects of Trump’s tariffs — NACC president

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3 w. ago Trump tariffs: Trade among yourselves, Ecobank advises Nigeria, others

Trade among yourselves to counter trump tariff, Ecobank tells  Nigeria, others The Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Transnational Inc., Jeremy Awori, has urged African nations to deepen trade among themselves as a buffer against the potential economic impact of new tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg TV, Read More

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3 w. ago France’s Cognac eyes Nigeria as Trump tariffs hit the wine industry

As Trump’s tariffs deepen crisis for France’s $3 billion cognac industry, Christophe Fillioux’s family estate in the cognac region of read more France’s Cognac eyes Nigeria as Trump tariffs hit the wine industry

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3 w. ago The implications of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs for Nigeria and Africa

A new trade shockwave When Donald Trump announced his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries that levy higher duties read more The implications of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs for Nigeria and Africa

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3 w. ago Cognac producer Fillioux targets Nigeria, Asian markets as Trump tariffs upset industry

Amid escalating trade wars that threaten France’s historic cognac industry, fifth-generation producer Christophe Fillioux is forging new paths for his read more Cognac producer Fillioux targets Nigeria, Asian markets as Trump tariffs upset industry

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3 w. ago Federal Gov’t Reacts To Trump’s 14% Tariff On Nigerian Exports

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to the recent imposition of a 14% tariff on Nigerian exports by the United States. LEADERSHIP recalls that the President Donald Trump imposed a 14% tariff against Nigeria, claiming the country operates a trade surplus. However, a statement signed and released on Sunday by the Minister of Industry, […]

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3 w. ago US tariffs pose ‘destabilising challenges’ to Nigerian trade – Minister

The Federal Government has acknowledged the adverse impact of the newly imposed tariffs by US President Donald Trump on Nigeria’s oil and non-oil exports, which could potentially disrupt trade relations and affect the competitiveness of Nigerian products in the US market. In a statement issued on Sunday, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Read More

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3 w. ago Trump’s Tariffs: Experts Challenge Nigeria, Others On Regional Integration

As the retaliatory tariffs announced by United States (US) President Donald Trump continue to send shockwaves across the globe, economic and financial experts, an ex-envoy, and other industry stakeholders have charged the Nigerian government and other African leaders to embark on trade and economic integration to save the continent from the looming global recession. They […]

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