Trump’s April 2 Deadline for New Tariffs is a Distraction from Deeper North American Trade Challenges

As University of Toronto professor Dimitri Anastakis puts it: “[I]t’s clear that Mr. Trump knows nothing of the role that U.S. leadership played in creating an integrated North American auto sector. And while he may have no interest in understanding history, he’s nonetheless about to learn a sharp lesson: that maintaining – and even strengthening…

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Uche Montana, Mike Afolarin, Uzoamaka Onuoha & More: The First-Time AMVCA Nominees You Need to Know

The lights. The cameras. The anticipation. Every year, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards bring all the glamour and excitement of African film and television to one big stage. While some nominees are familiar with the thrill of waiting for their name to be called, others are experiencing it for the very first time. With…

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Culture minister commends 15-year-old Nigerian artist for historic Guinness World Record

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting autistic talents in Nigeria. This follows the remarkable achievement of 15-year-old Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, who set a Guinness World Record for painting the largest art canvas. At the certificate presentation ceremony at Eagles Square, Abuja, Minister Hannatu Musa-Musawa lauded Kanyeyachukwu’s…

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Fitch predicts recession for nations, as Trump slams 14% tariff on exports from Nigeria, others

President Donald Trump’s massive new tariffs would send the US tariff rate dramatically higher to levels unseen since around 1910 and may drive many nations into recession, top ratings agency, Fitch Ratings has predicted. Trump’s very aggressive tariff moves are set to lift the US tariff rate from just 2.5% last year to 22%, according…

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