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2 weeks ago | 
allafrica.com | Nkiruka Nnorom
The Federal Government has said that the 14 percent reciprocal tariffs imposed on Nigeria by US President, Donald Trump, has the potential of adversely impacting on Nigeria's oil and non-oil exports.
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3 weeks ago | 
allafrica.com | Nkiruka Nnorom
...As Trump announces new tariffs todayNigeria's total N4.59 trillion exports to the United States may have now come under threat as US President, Donald Trump, unveils new swathe of tariffs today (April 2), in what he has dubbed 'Liberation Day' trade policy. Though the details of the tariffs are still largely unknown, it is reported that proposals are being discussed on a blanket tariff of 20 percent being imposed on all foreign goods entering the US and would become effective immediately.
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1 month ago | 
newsheadlines.com.ng | Nkiruka Nnorom
…Zelensky says he’s ready to make things rightBy Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency reportsUnited States President, Donald Trump, has ordered a pause on shipments of US military aid to Ukraine after his heated Oval Office argument with Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, last week, a White House official told CNN, Monday. This came as Zelensky, yesterday, said he wanted to make things right with Trump and to work under the US president’s strong leadership to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine.
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1 month ago | 
allafrica.com | Nkiruka Nnorom
The Federal Government and United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria's National Quality Policy, NNQP, under the Standards Partnership Programme, SPP, Phase II.
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2 months ago | 
allafrica.com | Nkiruka Nnorom
Just recently, the United States of America's President, Donald Trump, jolted the world with the announcement of a freeze in all US' foreign aid to almost all countries except for Israel and Egypt that were exempted and would still continue to receive military funding. Resultantly, the entire world, especially the aid-dependent African nations, including Nigeria, is freaking out over the decision.
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2 months ago | 
newsheadlines.com.ng | Nkiruka Nnorom |Gabriel Ewepu |Emmanuel Elebeke
•Say it will stoke inflation, hurt economy•Advocate entrepreneurship devpt., investment in vocational skillsBy Nkiruka Nnorom; Gabriel Ewepu & Emmanuel ElebekeOn the backdrop of the inflationary pressure ravaging the economy, experts in the financial sector have said that the plan by the federal government to disburse cash palliatives to vulnerable families across the country is ill-informed and capable of stoking further inflation.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
allafrica.com | Nkiruka Nnorom
·Places 94th with access to 46 destinationsThe latest Henley Passport Index has ranked Nigeria's passport 94th out of 199 countries, underscoring the country's persistent challenges in global mobility. The ranking released yesterday shows that holders of Nigerian passports can access just 46 destinations around the globe without a visa. Global mobility is an important measure of soft power for a nation's citizens when they go abroad.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
allafrica.com | Nkiruka Nnorom
Nigeria's Armed Forces has dropped to 39th in the 2024 Global Firepower (GFP) rankings globally. This marks the third consecutive decline after being ranked 36th in 2023 and 35th in 2022. 145 countries were considered in the annual Global Firepower review. On the African continent, the country also slipped from third to fourth place behind South Africa, Algeria and Egypt.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
theafrica.co.za | Peter Egwuatu |Nkiruka Nnorom |Elizabeth Adegbesan
- CBN Analysts express divergent views By Peter Egwuatu, Asst. Business Editor, Nkiruka Nnorom and Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank ofNigeria, CBN, hassaid that fuel subsidy removal, lower import bills and increased external debt servicing obligations could pose downside risks for the growth of external reserves by 2024/2025. CBN disclosed this in its Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade and Exchange Policy guidelines for fiscal years 2024/2025.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
newsheadlines.com.ng | Peter Egwuatu |Nkiruka Nnorom |Elizabeth Adegbesan
By Peter Egwuatu, Asst. Business Editor, Nkiruka Nnorom and Elizabeth AdegbesanThe Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said that fuel subsidy removal, lower import bills and increased external debt servicing obligations could pose downside risks for the growth of external reserves by 2024/2025. CBN disclosed this in its Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade and Exchange Policy guidelines for fiscal years 2024/2025.
