Trump to Impose 100% Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amid Escalating Trade Dispute
President Donald Trump announced Friday a sweeping escalation in the ongoing U.S.–China trade dispute, declaring that his administration will implement new 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports starting November 1, citing what he described as Beijing’s “extraordinarily aggressive” posture on export controls. In a post on his social media platform, Trump accused China of issuing […]
Air Peace, Umueri Community Trade Words Over N100m Land Payment in Anambra
Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, and the Umueri community in Anambra East Local Government Area are at odds over a ₦100 million land payment linked to a proposed Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the Chinua Achebe International Cargo Airport. The dispute stems from social media claims suggesting that Air Peace Chairman, Allen Onyema, […]
WAEC Deepens Digital Transition as 2026 Computer-Based Exam Nears
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has intensified its move toward full digitisation of its examinations, with plans underway to conduct the May/June 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates entirely on computer-based platforms. As part of its preparations, WAEC officials on Wednesday embarked on an extensive sensitisation campaign across Lagos […]
U.S. Sanctions Mexican Firms Supplying Fentanyl Chemicals to Sinaloa Cartel
The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday imposed sanctions on a network of Mexican companies and individuals accused of supplying precursor chemicals for fentanyl production to the notorious “Chapitos” wing of the Sinaloa cartel — a group led by the sons of jailed kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. In total, twelve Mexico-based businesses and eight individuals […]
Protect Investors Like Dangote, Shettima Tells PENGASSAN
Vice President Kashim Shettima has cautioned the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to tread carefully in its dealings with Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and his conglomerate. Speaking at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Monday, Shettima described Dangote as “an institution in Nigeria’s economic parlance,” warning that […]
India and China to Resume Direct Passenger Flights After Four-Year Hiatus Following Border Clashes
India and China will resume direct passenger flights later this month, bringing an end to a four-year suspension that followed deadly border clashes in 2020 and signaling a cautious thaw in bilateral relations. India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday that direct air travel between the two nations will restart on October 26, with […]
Elon Musk Becomes First Person to Reach $500 Billion Net Worth Amid Tesla Rebound, Startup Surge
Elon Musk on Wednesday became the first individual in history to amass a net worth of $500 billion, according to Forbes, following a resurgence in Tesla’s stock and rising valuations of his other high-profile ventures. Musk’s fortune was estimated at $500.1 billion as of 4:15 p.m. ET, Forbes’ Billionaires Index reported, placing him far ahead […]
Dangote Refinery Resumes PMS Sales in Naira After FIRS Intervention
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed sales of premium motor spirit (PMS) in naira, less than 24 hours after suspending the arrangement. The reversal followed the intervention of Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Chairman of the Naira for Crude Transaction Committee. The federal government introduced the naira-for-crude […]
NANS Backs Dangote Refinery, Warns Against Disruptions
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to support the smooth operations of the Dangote Refinery, describing it as a game-changing project capable of reducing fuel import dependence and strengthening Nigeria’s energy security. In a statement signed by its president, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, NANS pledged […]
Gateway Airport: ValueJet Flags Off Abuja Route
Commercial flight operations will commence at the Gateway International Airport (GWI), Iperu, Ogun State, on October 7, 2025, marking a major milestone in the state’s aviation sector. Indigenous airline ValueJet Airlines has confirmed it will operate two weekly flights from the airport to Abuja. Bookings have been available since September 25 through travel agents and […]
