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UK-Nigeria Migration Deal: What Nigerians in the UK Should Know
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a new agreement that will make it easier for some Nigerians without legal status in Britain to be returned home. The UK government announced on March 19, 2026 that the deal is meant to speed up the return of Nigerians who do not…
Read More »Iran War: Countries That Have Rejected Trump’s Call to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump’s call for international help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has run into resistance from several countries, with many of America’s allies refusing to join any fresh military operation in the region. The rejection comes as tensions in the Middle East remain high and the conflict involving…
Read More »South Africa and Two Others to Top Africa’s $155bn Borrowing in 2026
African countries are expected to raise about $155 billion in long-term commercial debt in 2026, according to S&P Global Ratings. That figure is 10% higher than the amount borrowed in 2025 and shows that many governments are preparing for bigger funding needs next year. The expected rise in borrowing is…
Read More »Labour Demands N154,000 Minimum Wage as Economic Pressure Mounts
Organised Labour has called for a new minimum wage of N154,000, citing the growing hardship facing Nigerian workers. The demand was made by the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, an arm of the Nigeria Labour Congress, in a letter signed by Benjamin Anthony and Olowoyo Gbenga. In the letter,…
Read More »Oil Prices Climb After Fresh Iranian Attacks on UAE
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday after renewed Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates raised fresh fears about global supply disruptions. Brent crude rose by 85 cents, or 0.9%, to $101.06 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained 55 cents to trade at $94.07. The latest increase came as…
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