By Esther Ososanya U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his administration will impose a 50% tariff on imported copper and soon roll out long-threatened duties on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals — a sweeping expansion of his global trade war that has rattled financial markets and U.S. allies. The announcement, made during a White House …
By Esther Ososanya Global markets gained on Wednesday as investors shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats, including a 50% levy on imported copper and potential 200% duties on pharmaceuticals. European Stocks and U.S. Futures Climb London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.2%, while the pan-European STOXX 600 gained 0.8%. Wall Street futures also …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that savings from the removal of fuel subsidies will be used transparently to fund infrastructure, social welfare, and economic reforms. Speaking at the 2025 National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance in Abuja, Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to responsible fiscal leadership. Represented by …
By Esther Ososanya U.S. President Donald J. Trump has signed a sweeping executive order extending the deadline for his proposed reciprocal tariff regime to August 1, 2025, giving over a dozen nations a narrow window to renegotiate trade deals or face tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on select goods entering the U.S. The executive …
Haunted by societal pressure, family expectations, and the ticking of their biological clocks, thousands of Nigerian women are fighting a silent, dangerous war to conceive. Many are turning to unregulated, unverified, and unsafe methods sacrificing their health, finances, and peace of mind for the hope of motherhood. A 2024 study by the Nigerian Medical Association found …
By Esther Ososanya In a decisive move toward building a truly unified African financial market, the Kingdom of Morocco has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), becoming the 17th country to formally integrate into the pioneering platform. With Bank Al-Maghrib, the Moroccan central bank, officially signing the PAPSS membership agreement, the development marks …
By Esther Ososanya As the world marks the 2025 World Day for Child Protection Professionals (July 7), a growing but largely invisible crisis is quietly shaping the futures of Nigerian children: emotional neglect in the age of distracted parenting. While global conversations around child abuse often centre on physical violence or poverty, experts say the …
By Esther Ososanya Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. First African Artist to Be Honoured Kidjo’s selection was announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce as part of its 2026 honourees. Her recognition marks a significant …
By Esther Ososanya As BRICS leaders gathered for a high-stakes summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tensions by announcing a proposed 10% tariff on countries aligning with what he called the group’s “anti-American policies”. The threat, posted on his Truth Social account, comes as the bloc which now includes …
By Esther Ososanya Security forces have stepped up patrols in Benin City and across Edo State after receiving intelligence on planned cult activities. The alert follows reports that the Black Axe confraternity intends to mark its annual 7/7 celebration. To prevent unrest, officers have been stationed at black spots and other sensitive locations. Edo State …
