Tag: USA

US approves $32.5m lifeline for Nigeria amid growing hunger crisis

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US approves lifeline

In a rare but significant policy shift, the United States (U.S.) has approved $32.5 million in emergency assistance to Nigeria to help combat rising hunger, especially in conflict-torn regions. The U.S. Mission to Nigeria confirmed on Wednesday that the funds will be directed toward food aid and nutritional support for internally-displaced people (IDPs), many of whom have been pushed to the brink of starvation by ongoing violence and insecurity. This development marks a sharp departure from the stance taken under former U.S. President Donald Trump, who abruptly suspended most aid…

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‘Nigerians face long bans for US visa overstays’ – Embassy cautions

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US visa overstays

The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned Nigerian travellers to strictly follow the terms of their visas, stressing that overstaying could result in long-term entry bans. In a statement posted yesterday on its official X handle, the Mission said violating visa conditions may damage future chances of travelling to the U.S. “It’s important to use your U.S. visa according to its terms. Misusing it, for example, by overstaying, may affect your ability to travel to the U.S. in the future”, it stated. The caution comes amid heightened scrutiny of…

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2027: “Don’t drop Shettima, US is desperate to remove you” – Primate Ayodele to Tinubu

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Primate Ayodele

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has given a fresh warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his 2027 re-election bid, his relationship with Vice-President Kashim Shettima, and alleged plots by the United States to undermine his government. In an issued statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric cautioned Tinubu against replacing Shettima as running mate, insisting such a move would weaken his chances. He said: “Dropping Shettima will cause trouble for you; those who want him out are your enemies who don’t want…

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US contradicts Okonjo-Iweala, says Nigerian economy in shambles

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US contradicts Iweala

The United States of America has contradicted Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, over the state of Nigerian economy, saying that the new minimum wage of N70,000 had been undermined by the continued depreciation of the Naira. Recall that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala had on August 14 commended President Tinubu’s administration’s reforms by restoring stability to Nigeria’s economy. “You cannot really improve an economy unless it’s stable. The President and his team have worked hard to stabilise the economy. The reforms have been in the right direction. The…

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Wike allegedly purchases $2m Florida mansion under wife, children’s names

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Wike allegedly purchases

Fresh disclosures from U.S. public records have revealed that Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, acquired a $2 million mansion in Florida through his wife and children. The property, according to a report by West Africa Weekly published yesterday, is located on Spring Creek Lane in Winter Springs, Florida, and was purchased in March 2025 and registered under the names of Wike’s wife, Justice Eberechi Wike, and their children, Joaquin, Jazmyne, and Jordan. The records further indicate that Justice Eberechi Wike, currently serving as a judge in Nigeria,…

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‘N70,000 minimum wage now worth just $47’ – US Report

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Minimum wage logo

A new report by the United States government has warned that Nigeria’s recently approved ₦70,000 minimum wage has lost much of its value due to the sharp devaluation of the naira. At the current exchange rate of over ₦1,500 to the dollar, the wage amounts to about $47.90 per month, placing Nigerian workers among the lowest-paid globally. The report noted that while the increase was announced as a major reform, its impact has been undermined by inflation and weak enforcement. It also highlighted that the law applies only to businesses…

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‘Nigerian visa applicants must provide 5-year social media history’ – US embassy

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US embassy

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued a directive to visa applicants, mandating the disclosure of all social media usernames and handles used over the past five years as part of the visa application process. The directive, announced in a post on the Mission’s official X account yesterday, comes as the US Department of State recently reiterated its commitment to bolster national security through enhanced screening measures. U.S. Mission said Nigerian visa applicants are required to provide a comprehensive list of their social media profiles on the DS-160 visa application…

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State Capture: “Defend democracy from collapsing”, US-based don urges Nigerians

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US based don urges

A University don in the United States of America, Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, has called on all well-meaning Nigerians to save the country’s democracy from collapsing. The Lincoln University Professor of Business Administration and Marketing in Missouri. made the call at the second edition of the ‘Ajia Colloquium on Democracy and Good Governance’, held in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Sunday. The event brought together academics, students, civil society actors, and members of the public to reflect on governance, political participation, and institutional integrity. In his welcome address, the professor and the…

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Visa fraud: US threatens lifetime ban for Nigerians

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US warns on visa fraud

The United States government has warned Nigerians that individuals who engage in visa fraud risk being permanently barred from entering the country. The warning, issued yesterday through a post by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on its official X handle, stated that the U.S. is intensifying interagency efforts to combat immigration fraud and clamp down on illegal immigration.  The mission noted that those found guilty of committing visa fraud or aiding and harbouring illegal migrants would face criminal prosecution. It stressed the importance of border security to national integrity and…

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Nigeria exports $1.34bn crude oil to US in 5 months

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Nigeria exports crude

Nigeria exported crude oil worth $1.34bn to the United States in the first five months of 2025, maintaining the country’s position as America’s leading African oil supplier. Figures from the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis show that the US purchased a total of 17.39 million barrels of Nigerian crude between January and May 2025. Although energy-related goods like crude were exempted from recent import tariffs introduced by the administration of President Donald Trump, the volume still declined from the 20.4 million barrels valued at $1.52bn recorded during…

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