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Xi Jinping Breaks Silence on U.S. Trade War: “China Is Not Afraid”
In his first public statement since tensions reignited between the United States and China, President Xi Jinping…
Google Slashes Prices to Woo U.S. Agencies, Challenges Microsoft’s Government…
In a bold move to challenge Microsoft's dominance in the U.S. government software market, Google has announced a…
Nigeria’s Economy Faces Strain as Global Oil Prices Drop to Four-Year Low Amid…
Global oil prices have plunged to a four-year low due to escalating US-China trade tensions and rising concerns…
Nigeria’s Eurobond Market Faces Turmoil Amid U.S.-China Trade War
Nigeria’s Eurobond market has been hit hard by the global financial turbulence sparked by U.S. President Donald…
US-China Trade War Could Slash Global GDP by 7%, WTO Chief Warns
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has warned that the ongoing trade war between…
Experts Urge Dialogue as Nigeria Braces for Impact of Trump’s 90-Day Tariff Pause
In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on tariff hikes, experts are calling…
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $82K Following Trump’s 90-Day Tariff PauseCryptos, Markets
U.S. President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a temporary 90-day pause on tariffs for most global trading…
European Stocks Surge 4.9% After U.S. Tariff Pause
European markets experienced a sharp rally on Thursday, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 rising 4.9% by…
5G Could Add $26 Billion to Africa’s GDP by 2030, Says GSMA
Africa is at the early stages of adopting fifth-generation (5G) mobile technology, but its economic potential is…
Google’s James Manyika Highlights AI’s Potential for Transforming Africa’s Future
James Manyika, Google’s Senior Vice President for Research, Labs, Technology & Society, has outlined key areas…
Global Markets Soar After Trump Halts Tariff Plans, but China Faces Increased…
Global stock markets experienced a significant boost on Wednesday following President Trump's surprising…
Nigeria Can Withstand U.S. Tariff Hike with Strategic Reforms – Trade Leader
The Vice President of National and International Affairs for the West African Cross Border Traders group, Salami…
Crude Oil Plunges to $60 as China Strikes Back with Steep Tariffs
Crude oil prices plunged on Wednesday, with Brent falling to $60.46 per barrel, down from $63 the previous day,…
Global Economists Condemn Trump’s Tariffs, Warning of Recession and Disruptions
Economists around the world are raising alarms about the potential consequences of President Donald Trump's…
European Stocks Plunge 3% Amid Trump’s Tariff Implementation, Market Uncertainty…
European stocks faced a steep decline on Wednesday, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 index dropping 3.08% by…
Bond Selloff Signals Global Market Turmoil Amid U.S. Tariff Escalation
U.S. Treasuries experienced significant losses as a global market rout was sparked by the imposition of high U.S.…
Adesina Advocates for Stronger Global Partnerships to Boost African Economic…
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, emphasized the importance of fostering…
Trump’s 14% Tariff Imposes Risks on N323.96bn Nigerian Non-Oil Exports to the US
US President Donald Trump's newly implemented Universal Baseline Tariff, announced on April 2, 2025, has placed a…
Crypto Market Crashes as Trump’s Tariffs on China Trigger Financial Chaos
The cryptocurrency market has been hit hard following the implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs…
Trump Imposes 104% Tariff on China Following Failed Deadline, Intensifying Trade…
The Trump administration has escalated its trade war with China by imposing a significant 104% tariff on Chinese…
IMF Warns of Increased Funding Requests from Africa Amid U.S. Tariff Fallout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is bracing for an influx of funding requests from African nations, as the…
Trump’s New Tariffs Shake Global Markets, Pushing Stocks into Decline
US President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs, including a striking 104% duty on Chinese goods, took effect…
Africa’s $60 Billion AI Bet: Ambitious but Lags Behind Global Rivals
Africa has set an ambitious goal with a $60 billion investment into Artificial Intelligence (AI) development,…
Trump’s Tariffs Threaten U.S. Economy and New York’s Future, Warns…
Senator Chuck Schumer has sharply criticized former President Donald Trump for the economic fallout caused by his…
Nigeria Stocks Join Global Decline Amid Tariff Turmoil, Investors Lose N659bn
Nigeria's stock market suffered significant losses, mirroring a global downturn triggered by U.S. President Donald…
AfDB President Adesina Calls for Stronger Global Financial Ties with Africa to…
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for stronger collaboration…
Asia-Pacific Markets Rebound Following Previous Losses Amid Trade Tensions
Asian stock markets experienced a significant rebound on Tuesday after sharp losses in the previous session…
False Report on Trump’s Tariff Pause Sparks Wall Street Chaos
Amid a turbulent morning on Wall Street, a false report posted by the popular news aggregator account, Walter…
African Trade Ministers to Convene on April 14 to Address Impact of U.S. Tariffs
African trade ministers will meet on April 14, 2025, to discuss the potential impact of new tariffs imposed by the…
No Entry Ban on Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Denies Viral Claims
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially refuted claims circulating online that Nigeria has been…