34 h. 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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56 h. ago South Africa invites Nigeria to host G20 event, as Trump threatens boycott

South Africa has extended an invitation to Nigeria to host a G20 event in its capital city Abuja, an offer read more South Africa invites Nigeria to host G20 event, as Trump threatens boycott

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3 d. ago Oil price slump as tariff tension pushes Nigeria’s FX market into turbulence

By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market is once again facing renewed volatility as global economic uncertainties, driven by slumping oil prices and protectionist trade measures from the United States, continue to exert pressure on the naira and the nation’s external reserves. Daily Sun gathered that despite demand pressures and intervention by the Central […] The post Oil price slump as tariff tension pushes Nigeria’s FX market into turbulence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Trump threatens to skip G20 summit over South Africa dispute

United States President Donald Trump on Saturday suggested he may skip this year’s G20 summit, which is set to be hosted by South Africa in November. His comments, made on social media, reignited tensions between the two nations and were met with criticism from political groups in South Africa. In a post on Truth Social, Read More

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6 d. ago ‘Saddest Phenomena I Know Of’, Soyinka Laments Happenings In US Under Trump

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has expressed sadness over happenings in the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump. Soyinka, who had in 2016 threatened to tear his Green Card if Trump won election and became President, spoke on the latest developments in US, saying, “It’s one of the saddest developing phenomena that […]

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8 d. ago Trump threatens to hike China tariffs further as market plunge continues – Reuters

A global trade war touched off by U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs escalated further on Monday, as Trump threatened read more Trump threatens to hike China tariffs further as market plunge continues – Reuters

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2 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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2 w. ago Trump’s 25% car tariffs threaten U.S, Japan economic relations

Japan’s government warned Thursday of a “significant impact” on its economic ties with the United States and on global trade, after President Donald Trump announced import tariffs on cars. Tokyo is one of Washington’s closest economic and strategic allies, with its firms the biggest investors in the United States and one in 10 Japanese jobs Read More

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3 w. ago US: Consumer attitudes decline more than expected amid Trump’s tariffs — Reports

Tribune Online US: Consumer attitudes decline more than expected amid Trump’s tariffs — Reports Consumer sentiment declined in March as President Donald Trump’s tariffs triggered a market downturn and warnings of a potential recession, according to The Conference Board survey released on Tuesday. The decline was sharper than economists had anticipated. Marking the fourth consecutive month of worsening consumer attitudes, the gauge dropped to its lowest level since 2021. […] US: Consumer attitudes decline more than expected amid Trump’s tariffs — Reports Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Trump Threatens 25% Tariff On Countries Buying Oil From Venezuela

United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25 per cent tariff on any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela. The proposed tariff, revealed in a post on Truth Social, is part of the administration’s strategy to exert economic pressure on the South American nation. Trump accused Venezuela of hostility toward […]

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3 w. ago US: Columbia University bows to Trump’s demands after threat to withhold funds

Tribune Online US: Columbia University bows to Trump’s demands after threat to withhold funds Columbia University has taken steps to comply with demands from the Trump administration after the federal government threatened to withhold $400 million in funding. The university released a four-page memo titled Advancing Our Work to Combat Discrimination, Harassment, and Antisemitism at Columbia. This response is being closely watched by other institutions that were also focal […] US: Columbia University bows to Trump’s demands after threat to withhold funds Tribune Online

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