A former student of Fountain University, Osogbo, Dr. Habeeb Olufowobi, has made Nigeria proud by winning a prestigious $600,000 research grant from the United States to develop cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions for autonomous vehicles. The breakthrough achievement highlights the quality of education at the Osun State-based institution, with university authorities using the milestone to encourage
News Report – July 23, 2025 In a historic shift, the United States became a net exporter of crude oil to Nigeria for the first time in February 2025, according to newly released international trade data. The reversal in oil trade flow marks a significant development in the global energy market, as Nigeria, traditionally a
In a notable diplomatic gesture that could reshape long-standing hostilities, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has declared that Tehran is ready to re-enter negotiations with the United States — but only on the basis of a fair deal that upholds the Islamic Republic’s right to a civilian nuclear programme while lifting the harsh sanctions that
July 21, 2025: The United States government has announced a strict new policy imposing a lifetime entry ban on individuals found guilty of committing visa fraud through the submission of fake documents. According to a statement released by the U.S. Department of State, the measure is aimed at deterring growing cases of document falsification during
Despite prevailing global trade tensions and residual tariff policies from the Trump administration era, the United States imported Nigerian crude oil valued at $1.34 billion within the first five months of 2025. This data, released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), highlights Nigeria’s continued relevance in America’s energy supply chain, even amid shifting geopolitical
The United States has formally called on the Syrian government to pull its troops out of the volatile Sweida province in southern Syria, signalling a clear push for de-escalation following intense sectarian clashes. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce informed reporters that the aim is to enable all parties to step back and pave the way
In a recent statement that has caught the attention of international observers, former U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that the United States is prepared to engage with China in what he described as a “very friendly fashion,” while asserting that America remains “way ahead” in the ongoing competition with the Asian giant. Speaking in a
Tensions appear to be brewing between Nigeria and the United States over new visa restrictions, following reports that Washington has allegedly made the acceptance of 300,000 Venezuelan deportees by Nigeria a condition for lifting its recently imposed non-immigrant visa limitations. A diplomatic source familiar with the discussions that the controversial request was made during a
Abuja, July 11, 2025 — The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has clarified that recent restrictions on Nigerian non‑immigrant visas are not connected to Nigeria’s decision to decline hosting Venezuelan asylum seekers, but are part of a broader global “reciprocity” review. The visa policy, effective July 8, limits most non‑immigrant visas issued to Nigerians to single-entry and
WASHINGTON D.C. – A growing demographic challenge is taking centre stage in countries across the globe as birth rates continue to fall to record lows, raising alarm over future economic stability, population sustainability, and workforce productivity. In the United States, the conversation has now reached the heart of national policy discussions, with President Donald Trump
