Trump Recalls US Ambassador to Nigeria in Diplomatic Shake-Up

United States President Donald Trump has reportedly recalled the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, along with several other career diplomats, as part of a broader review of American diplomatic representation abroad. According to a report by Politico, the recall is linked to efforts by the Trump administration to realign foreign missions with its…

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Nigeria Records N940bn Export Decline Amid U.S. Tariff Shift, Trade Balance Reverses.

Nigeria’s trade balance with the United States swung sharply into deficit in the first nine months of 2025, as exports fell by nearly N941 billion and imports more than doubled, according to foreign trade data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).   The figures reveal a dramatic reversal from the same period in 2024,…

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FG Unveils National Intellectual Property Policy to Boost Innovation, Economic Growth

The Federal Government has officially unveiled Nigeria’s National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS), a sweeping framework aimed at converting the country’s creative and innovative output into sustainable economic value and global competitiveness. The policy, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on November 6, 2025, represents a major shift in Nigeria’s approach to intellectual…

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China-Nigeria Trade Surpasses $22B, Boosting Economic Ties, Says Ambassador

The trade volume between China and Nigeria has exceeded $22 billion, marking a significant milestone in the two countries’ growing economic relationship, China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, announced on Thursday. Speaking at the 1st Annual China-Nigeria Government Exchange Program Alumni Reunion Gala in Abuja, Yu confirmed that 2025 trade figures have already surpassed those…

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Afrobeats Star Davido to Headline AFCON 2025 Opening Concert in Morocco.

Global Afrobeats icon Davido is set to perform at the official opening concert for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, this Saturday. The announcement was made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, unveiling a diverse international lineup designed to celebrate African culture and music ahead of the…

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South African Police Shoot Nigerian Man Dead; Four Officers Arrested

A routine traffic operation on a South African highway ended in tragedy in the early hours of Wednesday after a 37-year-old Nigerian man, Osinakachukwu Onu, was shot dead by police officers in Klerksdorp, North West Province, sparking outrage and renewed concern over the safety of Nigerians in the country. Onu was killed around 3 a.m….

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IPMAN eyes refinery ownership, orders members to buy Dangote fuel.

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has revealed plans to venture into refinery ownership, subject to regulatory approval, as part of efforts to deepen domestic refining and reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported petroleum products.   The association also directed its members nationwide to prioritize the purchase of Premium Motor Spirit from the Dangote Petroleum…

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US Visa Restrictions: Shehu Sani Calls Policy Exclusionary, Urges Nations to Fix Homefront

Former Kaduna Central senator Shehu Sani has weighed in on the new US visa restrictions, describing them as a clear signal of exclusion against developing nations. Reacting to the policy, which places Nigeria among 24 affected countries, Sani said the message from Washington is blunt and unsettling for Third World migrants. The US visa restrictions…

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Nigerians Face New U.S. Travel Curbs as Trump Administration Expands Immigration Restrictions

A fact sheet released by the White House on December 16, 2025, said the new measures target countries with what it described as “persistent and severe deficiencies” in their screening, vetting, and information-sharing systems. The proclamation, titled “President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of…

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