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Energy and security risks rise as Gulf states signal possible counterstrikes
Frank Okon Fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East are growing after seven regional countries signaled that they may respond militarily to recent attacks attributed to Iran. In a joint statement issued on June 25, six members of…
South Africa–US relations worsen over G7 summit dispute
As France drops South Africa’s invite to G7 summit Frank Okon Tensions between United States and South Africa have escalated amid a diplomatic dispute linked to the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit in France. The strain follows reports that the administration…
Uk, Nigeria sign landmark £746 million ports deal
Sopuruchi Onwuka The United Kingdom and Nigeria have signed a landmark £746 million ports redevelopment deal, marking one of the largest recent trade and investment partnerships between the two countries and signalling a major push to modernize Nigeria’s maritime infrastructure…
Iran shops mediators to end war with US, Israel
Ziggy Ojiegbe Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the BRICS group to intervene and mediate a ceasefire in the escalating conflict involving the United States and Israel, urging what he described as an independent effort to halt ongoing hostilities and prevent…
NSIA dairy deal to create 7,500 jobs, strengthen food supply
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK‑based Asset Green Limited to develop an integrated dairy livestock production and processing platform in Nigeria. The partnership represents a major step toward transforming…
Civilians bear brunt as Middle East conflict escalates, UN says
Frank Okon The escalating war in the Middle East is taking a growing toll on civilians, UN experts warned on Monday during a briefing to the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Independent investigators highlighted rising violence following Israeli and U.S….
UK, Nigeria strengthen investment ties to create hundreds of new jobs
Bilateral trade at record £8.1 billion annually Sopuruchi Onwuka The United Kingdom and Nigeria have strengthened their economic ties with a series of major investment agreements, expected to create hundreds of new jobs in both countries. The announcements came during ministerial…
Oil crisis portends chaos on global economy__ Aramco CEO
Ziggy Ojiegbe The Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Aramco, Amin Nasser, has warned that continued disruptions to global energy supply could have “catastrophic” consequences for the world economy as tensions in the Middle East escalate. Speaking to analysts and investors…
Cracks visible in Iran’s leadership as new strikes light up Tehran
Ziggy Ojiegbe Palpable cracks are emerging within Iran’s leadership at a time when the country is facing intensifying attacks from the United States and Israel, raising doubts about who is directing Tehran’s war strategy as the conflict enters its second…
US, Venezuela to restore diplomatic ties after Maduro capture
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United States and Venezuela have agreed to restore diplomatic and consular relations, marking a dramatic shift in ties between the two countries after years of hostility and political crisis. The U.S. State Department said Thursday that the…
