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
July 9, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made clear that certain individuals will be denied entry into the United States under tightened visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals deemed “troublemakers.” Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio emphasized that U.S. visas are privileges, not rights, stating, “They will not be allowed
A wave of concern is sweeping across the United States as lawmakers and citizens raise alarms over the increasing amount of American farmland reportedly owned by Chinese nationals. The sentiment, which has been gaining momentum in recent months, is now resonating across political lines, with many arguing that it’s time for the U.S. to reclaim
In July 2025, the United States announced that it may begin charging a 10% tax (called a tariff) on products coming from BRICS countries. These are countries like China, India, Russia, South Africa, and others that are working together to build their own economic power, separate from America’s. Now here’s the big news: Nigeria joined
Abuja, July 8, 2025 — The United States, under a policy directive announced by former President Donald Trump, is poised to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on Nigerian exports if the country’s alignment with BRICS is judged to follow what Washington describes as “anti‑American policies.” Announced on Truth Social on July 7, Trump stated that
A fresh diplomatic standoff appears to be brewing between the United States and Nigeria as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on Nigerian goods, citing the country’s recent alignment with the BRICS economic bloc. Trump, who is vying for a return to the White House in the
The United States Embassy has introduced a new requirement for individuals applying for student visas, mandating full disclosure of all social media accounts as part of an enhanced vetting process. Applicants are now expected to provide accurate information on their online presence and must ensure that their personal social media profiles are set to public
Washington, D.C. — July, 2025 — The United States Department of Justice has charged a Nigerian national, Olatunbosun Osukoya, along with 323 other individuals, in connection with an extensive nationwide crackdown on health care fraud schemes that have led to an estimated $14 billion in intended losses. The operation, which is described as one of
Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has today declared a suspension of his country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), following on from intensified strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The announcement comes after a 12‑day military confrontation that saw Iran accuse foreign powers of targeting its nuclear sites, including
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — Nigeria’s Federal Government has issued a stern warning to the United States over reports that Washington may expand its visa restrictions to include up to 36 West African countries, including Nigeria. In a move interpreted as retaliation, Abuja has threatened to sanction access to its critical rare earth minerals—materials deemed
