The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified diplomatic engagement with South Africa following the killing of two Nigerian nationals in incidents linked to rising xenophobic tensions. The development has sparked fear within the Nigerian diaspora and renewed calls for stronger protection of citizens abroad. The victims, identified as Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, were reportedly…
In a bold move set to reshape America’s approach to rare earth mineral extraction, President Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing the expansion of U.S. deep-sea mining efforts. The order paves the way for extensive operations both in domestic and international waters, aiming to bolster the nation’s access to critical minerals essential for defense,…
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has announced the discontinuation of its Euro-pegged stablecoin, EUR₮. The decision, revealed in a blog post on November 27, reflects Tether’s response to evolving regulatory requirements in the European Union (EU) and its focus on compliance with the…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has resumed direct revenue collection at the cargo terminals of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, marking a major milestone after a 15-year break. In a statement signed by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, and shared via the authority’s official X (formerly…
