54 h. ago Unjust tariffs threaten global supply chains – Nigerian expert warns

Arogundade Oluwasegun, founder of Leagile Supply Services, has said that ongoing trade tensions and increasing reciprocal tariffs are causing major read more Unjust tariffs threaten global supply chains – Nigerian expert warns

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56 h. ago Osun 2026: Market men, women endorse Adeleke for second term

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Market men and women under the association of Babalojas and Iyalojas of Osogbo and Olorunda Local Government Areas of Osun State, have endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term. They called on traders across the state to unite and be ready to ensure re-election of Adeleke to enable him continue […] The post Osun 2026: Market men, women endorse Adeleke for second term appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Southwest PDP slams Ekiti APC over Oyebanji’s 2026 endorsement

Byline: Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti The Southwest Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in Ekiti State for endorsing Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in the 2026 gubernatorial election. The APC’s endorsement occurred at a special caucus meeting in Iyin-Ekiti on April 18. In a statement on Sunday, April […] The post Southwest PDP slams Ekiti APC over Oyebanji’s 2026 endorsement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago UN Calls On Trump To Exempt Vulnerable Nations From Harsh Tariffs

The United Nations has appealed to former U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider the blanket application of high tariffs on global trade, warning that such measures could severely damage the economies of some of the world’s most vulnerable nations. The call was made on Monday through the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), […] The post UN Calls On Trump To Exempt Vulnerable Nations From Harsh Tariffs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago AfDB president urges African leaders to avoid retaliatory tariffs, seize local opportunities

Byline: Fred Ezeh, Abuja Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has cautioned African nations against imposing retaliatory tariffs in response to recent US trade policies, warning that such measures could devastate their economies. Speaking at a convocation lecture at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja, themed “Advancing […] The post AfDB president urges African leaders to avoid retaliatory tariffs, seize local opportunities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Falana warns Akpabio against using police in political dispute

Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has cautioned the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, against involving the police in the ongoing dispute between him and the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Falana issued the warning following a petition by Akpabio to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in which he accused Akpoti-Uduaghan of defamation. Read More

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2 w. ago South Korea unveils $2bn aid package to combat Trump’s car tariffs

South Korea on Wednesday unveiled a $2 billion emergency support package for its crucial export-focused carmakers, warning US President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on the sector could be a “significant blow”. “Given that automobiles and auto parts are South Korea’s top exports to the US, the decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Read More

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2 w. ago India’s Central Bank cuts interest rates amid global economic uncertainty

India’s central bank cut interest rates in the world’s fifth-largest economy on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs kicked in and policymakers warned of “challenging global economic conditions”. The cut, the second this year, aims to boost a slowing economy grappling with the impact of Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Read More

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3 w. ago Iweala warns Trump’s tariffs could trigger global trade contraction

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has warned of a looming contraction in global merchandise trade following read more Iweala warns Trump’s tariffs could trigger global trade contraction

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3 w. ago Prominent Senator Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk sparking GOP wipeout in 2026 elections

Senator Ted Cruz, usually a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, sounded the alarm on the administration’s move to ramp read more Prominent Senator Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk sparking GOP wipeout in 2026 elections

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3 w. ago Sanusi, Kwankwaso, Jibrin, others attend Galadiman Kano’s funeral

Prominent personalities that included the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, ex-Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, and the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, among others attended the funeral prayer of the late Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abba Sunusi. Arewa PUNCH reports that the funeral was held at the Read More

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4 w. ago Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal

Tribune Online Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal US President, Donald Trump warned on Sunday that Iran could face bombing and secondary tariffs if it failed to reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program. Speaking in his first remarks since Iran declined direct negotiations with the United States last week, Trump told NBC News that discussions were ongoing between US and […] Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Fayose Declares Bid To Unseat Oyebanji In 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election

Otunba Emmanuel Ajisafe Fayose, a PDP chieftain, has thrown his hat into the ring, vowing to unseat Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji in 2026. Fayose criticized Oyebanji’s administration, citing poor performance. He made the declaration at Ansar-u-deen Central Mosque in Ado Ekiti, where he distributed foodstuffs and cash gifts to show solidarity with Muslims. Speaking […] The post Fayose Declares Bid To Unseat Oyebanji In 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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