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The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Nigerian imports under Section 301 of the Trade Act, citing Nigeria's failure to enforce bans on goods linked to forced labour. The decision could impact exports, trade relations and Nigeria's global competitiveness.

Global News

Trump Suspends Planned Military Strike, Announces Fresh Iran Talks as Global Markets React

admin Aug 3, 2026 0

US president says diplomacy has been given another chance after shelving what he described as a potentially unprecedented military assault,…

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(L/R) Jose Luis De Haro, IMF Communications Officer, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Director of IMF Research Department, Petya Koeva Brooks, Deputy Director of IMF Research Department, and Deniz Igan, Division Chief of IMF Research Department, participated in an economic outlook briefing during the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, on April 14, 2026. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)

Business /Economy Investigations

IMF Cuts Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.1% Amid Middle East Tensions

admin Apr 15, 2026 0

Global uncertainty and energy market shocks weigh on Nigeria’s economic outlook. By Baron Eloagu | Abuja, Nigeria The International Monetary…

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An oil tanker is pictured off the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, which is the main base of the Islamic republic’s navy and has a strategic position on the Strait of Hormuzon. Credit: AFP

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First Ships Transit Strait of Hormuz After Iran Ceasefire Deal Signals Partial Reopening

admin Apr 8, 2026 0

Limited vessel movement resumes under tight military coordination as global energy corridor cautiously reopens By A1 News International Desk —…

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