Africa’s richest person has applied to begin work on a seaport near his fertilizer and oil refinery plants to make it easier to export goods — including liquefied natural gas — and support the rapid growth of his industrial empire. Aliko Dangote’s plan “to build the biggest, deepest port in Nigeria,” took wings after he...
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“Zambia Becomes The 105th Member To Deposit Its Instruments Of Ratification For The Fisheries Subsidies Agreement”—WTO
World Trade Organisation Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: “Zambia becomes the 105th member to deposit its instruments of ratification for the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement. “Leaving us with 6 more to go! Thanks for H.E Ambassador Eunice Tembo Luambia and her team, to Madam Vice President Mutale Nalumango and H.E Mr President @HHichilema and the entire Zambian...
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BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price Below N8501st July 2025
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, from N880 to N840 per litre. Spokesman for the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the price adjustment to The PUNCH on Monday night, saying the new rate took effect on June 30. “PMS price has been reduced from...
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WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala And European Commission President H.E Ursula von der Leyen At The International Conference On Financing For Development
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: “In Sevilla, at the International Conference on Financing for Development. Talking WTO reform with European Commission President H.E @vonderleyen, who reaffirmed the @EU_Commission’s strong support for the WTO, reiterated the need for reform and repositioning of the organization to better serve members, and expressed her willingness to work hard with other members...
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China’s Economy Slows In April As Trade War Blues Hit Retail Sales, Housing And Investment
China’s economy showed signs of slowing in April as President Donald Trump’s trade war took a toll, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast. Industrial production slowed as Trump’s painfully high tariffs of up to 145%, and 125% retaliatory duties imposed by Beijing, took effect and shipments were curtailed. National Statistics Bureau spokesperson...
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BREAKING: U.S. Treasury Launches Global Crackdown on Hidden Dollar Fortunes – New Laws to Render Illicit USD Holdings “Worthless Paper”
Washington D.C., April 2025 – In a historic and unprecedented move, the United States government has declared a full-scale global offensive on illicit dollar holdings, targeting black market reserves, offshore accounts, and pallets of untraceable cash hidden in vaults around the world. Under the newly passed “Global Corruption Accountability & Dollar Sanitization Act”, any USD...
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Oko Afo-Ilogbo Eremi-Pota Road Project To Enhance Connectivity For Communities Within The Badagry LGA.
“This road is not just an infrastructure project, it’s a crucial alternative route that will Stretching 12.88 kilometres, the road will feature a semi-rigid single carriageway, with an average width of 10 meters and two bridges that will facilitate smoother travel. “This project is designed to uplift and enhance connectivity among communities such as Ilogbo...
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European Union Ready To Negotiate U.S., Offer Zero For Zero Tariff
The European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen announced that the Union says they’re ready to negotiate with the United States and have offered zero for zero tariffs. “Europe is always ready for a good deal. So we keep it on the table,” she said. Von der Leyen added the EU “offered zero for zero...
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South Sudan Says US Visa Ban Caused By Mistaken Nationality
South Sudan has criticised the revoking of US visas for all its nationals after it says the Trump administration mistakenly deported a man to the world’s newest country who was actually Congolese. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the visa measure on Saturday. He said it was a response to South Sudan’s refusal to accept...