By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF MARIA Corina Machado, a leading figure in Venezuela’s fight for democracy, has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Her win is not just a personal honor — it is a message of hope for millions in Venezuela and around the world who seek freedom and justice. A Lifelong Advocate for […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF The World Trade Organization (WTO) has raised its forecast for global trade growth in 2025 to 2.4%, up from an earlier 0.9%. The boost is driven by growing demand for AI-related goods and a surge in exports to the United States ahead of planned tariff increases. However, the WTO warned that […]
By ANITA KNIGHT THE Israeli Embassy in Nigeria has pledged stronger support for the wellbeing of orphans across the country. Deputy Chief of Mission, Inbar Garden, made the commitment during a visit to the Hope for Survival Orphanage in Gishiri, Abuja, where the embassy donated food items and hosted a buffet for the children. “We […]
By ANITA KNIGHT The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigerian students pursuing higher education in America. At the 2025 EducationUSA Nigeria Fair in Abuja, U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Officer Brian Neubert emphasized the country’s dedication to empowering Nigeria’s next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers. The annual fair, themed “Empowering Futures: Discover […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE GLOBAL leaders from the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), and European Union (EU) have renewed their joint pledge to strengthen peace and sustainable development efforts across Africa. In a communiqué issued after their sixth trilateral meeting in New York, the organisations vowed deeper cooperation to end conflicts, support stability, and address […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE US President Donald Trump has raised the H-1B visa application fee to $100,000, a move expected to shake the tech industry heavily reliant on foreign talent, especially from India. Announced alongside a new $1 million “gold card” residency program, the order takes effect Sunday and lasts a year, with possible extensions. Trump […]
By ANITA KNIGHT WORLD Cup merchandise producers in China’s Yiwu hub are facing sluggish demand as trade tensions with the U.S. unsettle buyers. Factories like Yiwu Wells Knitting Product, long-time suppliers of scarves and sports accessories, report only small orders so far, with larger deals stalled due to tariff uncertainty. Typically flooded with international requests […]
By ANITA KNIGHT BRITISH High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has described Nigeria as one of the biggest beneficiaries of Britain’s exit from the European Union (Brexit), citing gains in migration, education, and trade opportunities. During an interview, Montgomery said the post-Brexit visa regime had significantly increased opportunities for Nigerians to live, work, and study […]
By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH TWO 17-year-old boys in Shanghai have been ordered to pay 2.2 million yuan ($309,000) after urinating into a pot of broth at a Haidilao hotpot restaurant and posting the act online. The February incident sparked public outrage, though no diners consumed the contaminated soup. Haidilao compensated more than 4,000 customers with refunds […]
AS U.S.–China tensions reshape global trade, countries across the Global South are learning to balance both powers without being trapped in their rivalry. Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina are showing that a middle path is possible—and their strategies carry lessons for Nigeria. Brazil plays “bridge-builder,” deepening ties with China through massive trade and investment while keeping […]