2 h. ago Global Markets reel as US tariffs stoke fear of economic ‘spiral of doom’

President Donald Trump's new tariffs sent shockwaves through global financial markets on Thursday, with the dollar and U.S. stocks. read more Global Markets reel as US tariffs stoke fear of economic ‘spiral of doom’

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2 h. ago Remote WorkHER offers free job application training for women

  Remote WorkHER, a women-led platform supporting African women in remote careers, has announced a free job application training scheduled read more Remote WorkHER offers free job application training for women

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4 h. ago Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports

Tribune Online Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports Russia was notably absent from US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff list. White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt explained that the existing sanctions on Russia “preclude any meaningful trade.” She also pointed out that other countries facing similar sanctions, like Cuba, Belarus, and North Korea, were not included in the tariffs either. This exclusion is […] Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports Tribune Online

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4 h. ago UNICAL to host international conference on indigenous knowledge systems

Tribune Online UNICAL to host international conference on indigenous knowledge systems The University of Calabar (UNICAL) is preparing to host the 26th Annual International Conference of the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) for its Nigeria chapter from 21 to 24 October 2025. UNICAL to host international conference on indigenous knowledge systems Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Trade war: What to know about UK’s retaliatory plans against Trump’s tariffs

Tribune Online Trade war: What to know about UK’s retaliatory plans against Trump’s tariffs The UK is taking a firmer stance against the new US tariffs, signaling a shift in its approach to trade tensions.  The government has announced a consultation with businesses to assess the impact of potential retaliatory measures, keeping all options open while negotiations with the US continue. UK’s Response to the Tariffs The US has […] Trade war: What to know about UK’s retaliatory plans against Trump’s tariffs Tribune Online

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5 h. ago FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs

Tribune Online FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Here’s a full list of African countries affected by the new U.S. tariff policy, along with their current tax rates and the tariffs they charge the U.S: FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Tribune Online

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6 h. ago VIDEO: ‘Sex is good, enjoy It,’ female bishop Adejumo tells wives

The Co-Founder of Agape Christian Ministries, Bishop Funke Felix-Adejumo, has called on African women to embrace their sexuality without shame, challenging cultural norms that often suppress women’s desires and limit open discussions about intimacy. Speaking about the importance of healthy and fulfilling marriages in a video which she shared in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Read More

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6 h. ago Insecurity: Ondo govt reinforces restriction on Okada movement

Tribune Online Insecurity: Ondo govt reinforces restriction on Okada movement Worried by the high rate of criminal activities, the Ondo State government on Thursday reinforced the ban on commercial motorcycle operators, known as Okada riders, in the state. Insecurity: Ondo govt reinforces restriction on Okada movement Tribune Online

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7 h. ago After eight years in jail, Nigerian pastor cleared of rape charges in South Africa

Tribune Online After eight years in jail, Nigerian pastor cleared of rape charges in South Africa After spending eight years in jail, Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso has been found not guilty of all charges in a highly publicised South African trial. Omotoso was accused of raping young women from his church in Port Elizabeth but consistently denied the 32 charges against him. The trial, which was broadcast live, drew widespread attention […] After eight years in jail, Nigerian pastor cleared of rape charges in South Africa Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Deportation Of Nigerians Midway Not Acceptable, NCAA Tells International Airlines

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has threatened to sanction airlines for deporting Nigeria passengers or denying them boarding halfway to their destinations due to visa/travel restrictions. The regulatory body said the action, which is becoming rampant recently, was causing significant distress to passengers and tarnishing the reputation of the aviation industry in Nigeria and […]

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9 h. ago West African Union of Tax Institutes elects CITN’s Agbeluyi as president

Samuel Agbeluyi, current president of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has been elected as the president of read more West African Union of Tax Institutes elects CITN’s Agbeluyi as president

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10 h. ago Odegbami Tells West Africa To Bid For World Cup Hosting Right

Legendary Nigerian footballer, Dr Segun Odegbami has called on West African sub-region to bid for the hosting right of the World Cup to enable the region harness the abundant potentials and fortunes in the tournament. Odegbami made the call on Wednesday while presenting the 15th distinguished public lecture series of the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi […]

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10 h. ago Nigerian Televangelist Timothy Omotoso Acquitted Of Rape Charges In South Africa Faces Deportation

A Nigerian televangelist who was accused of raping young women in his South African church, Timothy Omotoso, has been found not guilty of all charges after spending eight years in jail. However, following Wednesday’s verdict, Omotoso will be deported to Nigeria, South African media outlet News24 has reported. In 2018, one witness told the court […]

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11 h. ago Trump tariffs imposed on uninhabited islands where just penguins live

Donald Trump has been mocked by his critics after his sweeping global tariffs even included islands where no one lives. read more Trump tariffs imposed on uninhabited islands where just penguins live

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12 h. ago NCAA cracks down on airlines over denied boarding, deportation of Nigerians

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to take regulatory action against international airlines operating in Nigeria that engage in the practice of denying boarding or deporting Nigerian passengers due to visa or travel restrictions. This decision comes after the NCAA received several complaints about airlines selling tickets to passengers, […] The post NCAA cracks down on airlines over denied boarding, deportation of Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago ‘US is our closest ally,’ UK Business Secretary insists despite Trump’s tariff

Tribune Online ‘US is our closest ally,’ UK Business Secretary insists despite Trump’s tariff “Nobody wants a trade war, and our intention remains to secure a deal. But nothing is off the table, and the government will do everything necessary to defend the UK’s national interest.” ‘US is our closest ally,’ UK Business Secretary insists despite Trump’s tariff Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Africa Energy Bank: Nigeria, Angola, Ghana’s Capital Guarantees Take Off

Nigeria has demonstrated exceptional commitment towards supporting the operational takeoff of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) by providing and fulfilling her capital commitment. Similarly, Angola and Ghana have also fulfilled their capital commitments toward establishing the Bank, a milestone that represents 44 per cent of the minimum required funding from African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) […]

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13 h. ago US stock futures plummet as investors react to Trump’s tariffs 

Tribune Online US stock futures plummet as investors react to Trump’s tariffs  The impact was quickly felt across global markets. Asian stocks mostly sank on Thursday morning, mirroring Wall Street’s sharp reaction.  US stock futures plummet as investors react to Trump’s tariffs  Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Heirs Energies To Deliver 100,000 Barrels Of Oil Production Daily

Heirs Energies is making significant investment progress as it prepares to exert more pressure to deliver more oil from its field assets in Nigeria. The company’s chief executive officer (CEO), Osayande Igiehon, while delivering insights on African energy leadership at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum held in Brazzaville from March 24-26, 2025, said,: […]

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15 h. ago Global markets plunge as Trump’s tariffs trigger trade war fears

Equity markets suffered a bloodbath Thursday after Donald Trump delivered a “haymaker” blow with sweeping tariffs against US partners and rivals, fanning a global trade war that many fear will spark recessions and ramp up inflation. Tokyo’s Nikkei led an Asian selloff, collapsing more than four percent, while US futures plunged, safe haven gold hit Read More

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