7 h. ago Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations

Tribune Online Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations As Trump decries ‘anti-American’ policies of bloc Global trade tensions are brewing anew as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on imports from countries aligning with BRICS—a fast-expanding economic alliance that recently welcomed Nigeria as a partner country. The proposed tariffs come amid mounting friction between the U.S. […] Global trade tension over fresh US 10% tariff hike on Nigeria, BRICS nations Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Nigeria to face new 10% US tariffs from Trump over BRICS partnership

President Donald Trump has announced that Nigeria will face an extra 10% tariff for joining BRICS, a group of emerging read more Nigeria to face new 10% US tariffs from Trump over BRICS partnership

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27 h. ago Africa contributes least to emissions yet suffers most, Tinubu tells BRICS summit, calls for global reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, President Bola Tinubu delivered a powerful message highlighting Africa’s disproportionate burden in the global climate crisis despite its minimal contribution to emissions. “Africa has contributed the least to global emissions but suffers the most,” he declared, calling for urgent reforms in global […] The post Africa contributes least to emissions yet suffers most, Tinubu tells BRICS summit, calls for global reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead tariff hikes – WTO

By Bimbola Oyesola   Global goods trade posted a strong uptick in early 2025 driven by importers frontloading purchases ahead of anticipated higher tariffs; however, weakening export orders suggest that this momentum may not be sustained, says the World Trade Organization (WTO). The latest World Trade Organization Goods Trade Barometer rose to 103.5 — up […] The post Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead tariff hikes – WTO appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s internet usage hits new record despite 50% tariff hike

Internet usage in Nigeria surged to a new all-time high of 1,043,431.98 terabytes (TB) in May 2025, surpassing the previous read more Nigeria’s internet usage hits new record despite 50% tariff hike

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5 d. ago Lagos, Afreximbank, ImpactHER train 253 SMEs on export promotion

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State government, in partnership with Afreximbank and ImpactHER, has launched a six-week intensive export readiness training programme for 253 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to boost export capacity and participation in global trade. The programme, which commenced at the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment headquarters in Alausa, […] The post Lagos, Afreximbank, ImpactHER train 253 SMEs on export promotion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Global trade facilitators launch MSMEs platform to support 470 CBOs, NGOs

The International Trade Facilitators Association (ITFA) has launched the implementation of the “Support to Potential and Established Nature-Positive Micro, Small, read more Global trade facilitators launch MSMEs platform to support 470 CBOs, NGOs

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1 week ago Tinubu embarks on state visit to Saint Lucia, attends BRICS summit in Brazil – Presidency

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, June 28, 2025, on a two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil, the Presidency has said. The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement said, President Tinubu’s first stop would be Saint Lucia, where he will pay a state […] The post Tinubu embarks on state visit to Saint Lucia, attends BRICS summit in Brazil – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Africa’s trade, growth outlook positive despite global headwinds – Afreximbank

Africa is poised to outperform global economic growth in 2025, with rising intra-African trade, declining inflation, and stronger investment flows read more Africa’s trade, growth outlook positive despite global headwinds – Afreximbank

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s reforms have put the country on the global economic map

As ghosts of the 1930s haunt the global outlook, the scramble for trade deals has seized control of government agendas. read more Nigeria’s reforms have put the country on the global economic map

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3 w. ago RISSMATT Community Appoints Numan To Drive North American Expansion

RISSMATT Community has appointed Abdullahi Numan to lead its efforts in entering the North American market. This strategic decision aligns with the growing momentum in global trade, highlighting new avenues for growth and innovation. RISSMATT Commodity in a statement, noted, “as global commodity flows evolve and African companies such as Dangote Refinery make significant strides […]

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3 w. ago 5 Players To Make Surprise Appearance At FIFA Club World Cup

Unlike the typical star-studded lineups from European giants, this year’s FIFA Club World Cup edition promises an unexpected turn, featuring once-global superstars who now ply their trade in lesser-watched leagues. While many fans associate the tournament with familiar powerhouses like Real Madrid, Manchester City, or PSG, a deeper dive into other participating clubs reveals some […]

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3 w. ago Global economy set for weakest run since 2008 outside of recessions  – World Bank

Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth down this year to its slowest pace since 2008. read more Global economy set for weakest run since 2008 outside of recessions  – World Bank

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3 w. ago African Economies Confront Budget Pressures As World Bank Projects Worse Downturn

As global growth is projected to slow to its weakest pace since 2008, African economies are grappling with mounting budget pressures as they face a challenging external environment marked by trade tensions, inflationary pressures, and rising debt burdens. Amid a global economic slowdown driven by escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainties, the World Bank is […]

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4 w. ago 2025 ITUC index report reveals free fall in workers’ rights globally

Tribune Online 2025 ITUC index report reveals free fall in workers’ rights globally WORKERS’ rights are collapsing across the globe at an unprecedented pace, had said the 2025 ITUC Global Rights Index, painting a devastating picture of deteriorating labour conditions, weakened democracies, and a deliberate rigging of the global economy against working people. Released June 2, by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) to coincide with the opening […] 2025 ITUC index report reveals free fall in workers’ rights globally Tribune Online

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