86 m. ago Trump’s tariff gamble: A shock to global trade and Africa’s economic ambitions

President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs announcement on imports from China and other major trading partners is not just a U.S. read more Trump’s tariff gamble: A shock to global trade and Africa’s economic ambitions

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8 h. ago AHFID champions gender equality with ‘Top 50 Women Voices’ award

By Sunday Ani The African Hub for Innovation and Development (AHFID) has recognised 50 top women voices in the development and non-governmental organisation sector. These women have made a big impact on sustainable development in Nigeria and beyond. AHFID says the honourees showed great leadership and commitment. They worked in areas like gender equality, education, […] The post AHFID champions gender equality with ‘Top 50 Women Voices’ award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Police arrest one as suspected cultists clash in Rivers varsity

The Rivers State Police Command said it has arrested one suspect following a clash by rival cult groups at the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Iwofe, in Rumulomeni, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that suspected Vikings and Black Axe cult groups were battling for territorial control on the campus, leading Read More

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9 h. ago FG orders Federal tertiary institutions to publicly advertise vacancies

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education has directed all Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria to advertise available vacancies through public mediums. This directive was issued by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, as part of the Ministry’s renewed commitment to fairness and integrity in the education sector. According to Read More

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9 h. ago Makinde seeks US partnership in education, agribusiness, and solid minerals

By Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration’s dedication to forming strategic partnerships with the United States in key areas like solid minerals development, agribusiness, education, and energy. Speaking through Deputy Governor Barrister Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal during a courtesy visit by a US Consulate delegation from Lagos, led by Kenise […] The post Makinde seeks US partnership in education, agribusiness, and solid minerals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago FGN Power Company, Chinese firm sign $328M deal to boost electricity in Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Power Company has signed a major Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Financing (EPC&F) contract worth read more FGN Power Company, Chinese firm sign $328M deal to boost electricity in Nigeria

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12 h. ago US revokes 40 international students visas over traffic offenses

Almost 40 international students in the US recently had their visas suddenly taken away. Experts and advocates say the US government made this decision based on small issues like traffic offences. People believe this is part of a bigger plan by Donald Trump’s administration to control immigration and how universities handle it. The decision has Read More

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12 h. ago Three Americans involved in failed DR Congo coup returned to US

Three Americans sentenced to life imprisonment for their involvement in a failed coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been repatriated to the United States to serve the remainder of their jail terms. Initially handed death sentences by a military court, their punishments were commuted to life imprisonment last week. U.S. Department of State Read More

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13 h. ago US: Immigrants’ social media posts to be scrutinized before visa approval

On Wednesday, US immigration authorities revealed that they would scrutinize the social media accounts of immigrants and deny them visas or residence permits if their posts are considered anti-Semitic by President Donald Trump’s administration. Anti-Semitic posts include social media activity in support of militant groups classified by the United States as terrorists, including Hamas, Lebanon’s […] The post US: Immigrants’ social media posts to be scrutinized before visa approval appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago China retaliates with 84% tariffs on US products from Thursday

China will impose 84 per cent tariffs on US imports, up from 34 per cent, the finance ministry said Wednesday, hours after similar levies by the United States came into force. US President Donald Trump’s latest salvo of tariffs came into effect on dozens of trading partners Wednesday, bringing duties on Chinese products up to Read More

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16 h. ago Niger Republic dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language

By Seyi Babalola The Niger military administration has formally declared Hausa the country’s new national language, a departure from its colonial past in which French played a prominent role. The move was announced in a new charter issued on March 31 and published in a special edition of the government’s official newspaper. According to the […] The post Niger Republic dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago PHOTO STORY: Gov Makinde, French Firm Sign Pact For Modern Agri

The Oyo State Government has signed an agreement with a French firm, Semmaris, for a strategic cooperation between the two parties for the development of a modern agri-food market in Oyo State. Although the details of the pact were not available as at press time on Wednesday, the Oyo State government, however, said follow-up information […]

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17 h. ago Trump: China hits back with 84% retaliatory tariffs on US goods

China has responded to Donald Trump’s tariff policies by increasing its levies on U.S. imports to more than 80%. The move was announced by China’s Office of the Tariff Commission of the State Council, and it disclosed that the tariffs on US goods would increase from 34% to 84% beginning April 10. China’s retaliation comes […] The post Trump: China hits back with 84% retaliatory tariffs on US goods appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Trump raises duties on Chinese small parcels by 60% targeting Shein, Temu

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order raising duties on small packages sent from China from 30 to 90 per cent, a move likely to disrupt the import of popular low-cost products. Trump raised the duty on “low-value imports” from China, due to go into effect from May 2, alongside a major increase Read More

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19 h. ago Education Minister, Ganduje preach patriotism, unity as LASU VC praises Tinubu for curriculum rejig

Abdulkabir Muhammed At the Convocation Lecture, the fourth event in the ongoing 28th Convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University, the National chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Chairman of the occasion, and the Minister of Education and convocation lecturer, Dr Tunji Alausa reiterated the imperative of unity and patriotism in achieving national […] The post Education Minister, Ganduje preach patriotism, unity as LASU VC praises Tinubu for curriculum rejig appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. 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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20 h. ago 930,000 Risk Deportation As US Orders Migrants Who Used Biden

About 930,000 migrants who entered the United States under former President Joe Biden’s CBP One app policy may be ejected as the as they have been ordered to self-deport “immediately,” U.S. media reported on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to AFP that formal termination notices had been issued […]

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21 h. ago Trump’s trade tariffs: Obi advises Africa on survival strategy

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka   Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has called on African nations to urgently invest in their human capital and scale up productivity as a strategy to mitigate the impact of potential trade disruptions under a second Donald Trump presidency in the United […] The post Trump’s trade tariffs: Obi advises Africa on survival strategy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. 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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23 h. ago Trump’s Tariffs: Invest In Our Youths, Obi Urges African Leaders

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has advised African leaders to invest in the huge potential of youthful human capital of over a billion workforce in the continent. Obi said this against the backdrop of the disruptive trade Tariff of the United States President Donald Trump on the continent. He spoke […]

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