Tag: AUSTRALIA

Australia reaches deal with China that could end barley trade dispute

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Australian government has reached a deal with China that could lead to the lifting of tariffs on barley that was introduced in 2020. The Australian foreign affairs and trade ministries said this jointly on Tuesday that the deal would create a pathway toward resolving the dispute. Australia said China agreed to undertake an expedited review of the duties over the next three to four months. During this time, Australia will suspend its proceedings against Beijing before the World Trade Organisation (WTO). If the duties are not lifted at the…

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Security Advisories: UK, EU, Australia issue fresh alerts over general elections

Aminu Imam

The United Kingdom, (UK) and Australia have asked their citizens not to embark on travels to Nigeria, in the latest security advisories issued on Thursday. In the same vein, the European Union, (EU), also cautioned that insecurity might prevent elections from taking place in some parts of the country. The EU said the security climate in Nigeria was very hostile as the 2023 general elections are less than 35 days. Recall that in October last year, the United States, UK, Canada, and other developed nations issued terror alerts, warning their…

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Flooding: “Dont travel to Nigeria”, Australian govt. warns its nationals

Aminu Imam

The Australian government, yesterday, warned its citizens to desist from travelling to Nigeria over the recent flooding that has ravaged some parts of the country. A travel advisory issued to Australians on the consulates website read: There have been significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure caused by severe flooding. Essential services may be disrupted. Follow the advice of local authorities and check the media for updates. The potential for terrorism, kidnapping, crime and civil unrest remains high throughout Nigeria, it stated. The consulate further alerted its citizens to research…

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Basketball: Goorjian to Coach Australias Boomers at Tokyo Olympics

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Basketball: Goorjian to coach Australias Boomers at Tokyo Olympics American Brian Goorjian will lead Australias Boomers at the Olympics for the third time in Tokyo next year after being appointed national head coach until 2023 on Friday. Another American, Brett Brown, quit the job last October in the wake of the postponement of the Games for a year and his sacking by the Philadelphia 76ers. Goorjian, the most successful coach in the history of Australias National Basketball League, also led the Boomers at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where they finished…

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