U.S. Embassy awards over $523,000 in Grants to Nigerian Civic Groups
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria has awarded 523,314 dollars in grants in response to applications by different Nigerian civil groups in its 2019 annual programme statement. […]
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‘Lagos best partner in fighting HIV/AIDS in Nigeria’ – U.S. Govt
The Consul-General of the United States (U.S.) Consulate in Lagos, Ms. Claire Pierangelo, says Lagos State is America’s most effective partner in the control of […]
U.S. antitrust probe of Facebook expands to 46 attorneys general
An antitrust investigation into Facebook ramped up on Tuesday with the announcement that 46 state attorneys general from across the U.S. have joined the New […]
NASA makes history as 2 women astronauts embark on the FIRST EVER all-female spacewalk from the ISS
U.S. astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir are making history today The pair exit the International Space Station at 07:38am ET (12:38pm BST) An all-woman […]
As new Syrian exodus unfolds, some fear they will never go home
Kurdish doctor Farid Mustafa was one of the last to flee Ras al-Ain as Turkish bombs rained down on the Syrian border town. He fears […]
Trump-Ukraine contacts: Attorney says 2nd whistleblower comes forward after speaking with inspector general
The attorney representing the whistleblower who flagged President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine says a second whistleblower has now come forward. Mark Zaid told ABC News on Sunday […]
U.S. to deny entry to immigrants who cannot afford healthcare
President Donald Trump, has announced that he wants people to be denied U.S. visas if they cannot afford healthcare in order to prevent immigrants from […]
U.S. widens trade war with tariffs on European planes, cheese, whisky to punish subsidies
he United States on Wednesday said it would slap 10% tariffs on European-made Airbus (AIR.PA) planes and 25% duties on French wine, Scotch and Irish […]
WTO allows US to slap EU with 7.5-billion-dollar tariff punishment
The United States is allowed to slap $7.5 billion of tariffs on EU imports annually because of the bloc’s illegal subsidies for European aircraft giant Airbus, […]
US commends Nigeria’s effort at fighting human trafficking
#TrackNigeria The new US Consul General in Lagos, Claire Pierangelo, on Monday commended the Nigerian government’s efforts in the fight against human trafficking. Pierangelo gave […]
NLC asks US, others to end economic blockade against Cuba
By Chimezie Godfrey The President Nigerian Labour Congress, Comrade Ayuba Wabba has said that the time has come to demand removal of the economic blockade […]
US seeks Gani Adams’ view on Nigeria’s insecurity
#TrackNigeria – The United States of America has sought the views of the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on the security situation in […]
Oil prices jump to $65.91 as U.S. crude stocks fall, Middle East worries add support
Oil prices rose more than one per cent on Wednesday to their highest in nearly a month as industry data showed U.S. crude stockpiles fell […]
Do not expect debt relief, US warns African countries
#TrackNigeria: The U.S. top Africa diplomat, Tibor Nagy, warned in Pretoria, South Africa on Monday that African countries running up debt they cannot pay back, […]
Osinbajo heads to U.S, meets Pence
#TrackNigeria Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Nigeria on Saturday for U.S. where he will be meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Mr Mike Pence, and […]
Trump to announce bid for re-election at Florida rally
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce his candidacy for a second four-year term at a rally in Florida. Trump’s campaign for re-election in […]
China says will hit back, as U.S. escalates trade war amid negotiations
The United States on Friday escalated a tariff war with China by hiking levies to 25 per cent for 200 billion dollars worth of Chinese […]
Nigerian missions reconcile factional Nigerian groups in U.S.
The Nigerian Missions in the United States and Nigerian diasporas on Saturday converged on the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington DC to reconcile factional groups […]
U.S. medical group plans to revamp Nigeria’s healthcare system
A multi-billion-dollar healthcare system in the United States, Montefiore Health System, has expressed readiness to help find a lasting solution to Nigeria’s healthcare problem. President […]
Breaking: U.S. revokes visa for ICC chief prosecutor
The U.S. has revoked an entry visa for Fatou Bensouda, the International Criminal Court’s Chief Prosecutor. The office of the prosecutor confirmed the information to […]
US to tighten financial restrictions on Cuba’s military: Bolton
The Trump administration on Monday threatened to put new financial restrictions on Cuba‘s military and intelligence services amid the political turmoil in Venezuela. “Cuba’s role […]
US ends diplomatic protocol tiff with EU
Trade relations are still tense despite a US decision to pull back from imposing car tariffs on EU imports (file pic) The United States has […]
US: House panel to widen Trump probe, request documents | Trump News
The US House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee will seek documents from more than 60 people and organisations as it begins investigations into possible obstruction of […]
U.S. states position in Nigeria’s election
By Prudence Arobani #TrackNigeria: The United States Government has briefed the Nigerian community and officials resident in the country about its involvement and position in […]
Elections: US asks INEC to resist ‘pressure, intimidation’
By Prudence Arobani #TrackNigeria: The United States has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resist external “pressure and intimidation” in the upcoming general […]