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U.S. introduces new policy allowing startup founders to self-sponsor H-1B visas 

In a ground-breaking move to boost global entrepreneurship, the United States has announced a policy shift in 2025 allowing foreign start-up founders and business owners to self-sponsor their H-1B visas,…

Esther June 30, 2025

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Wilmar buys out PZ Cussons in $70M deal to fully own PZ Wilmar 

Lagos, Nigeria June 18, 2025  PZ Cussons PLC and Wilmar International Limited have reached a definitive agreement under which Wilmar will acquire PZ Cussons’ 50% equity stake in their joint…

Esther June 18, 2025

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New Zealand Launches 10-Year ‘Parent Boost Visa’ to Reunite Migrant Families

In a major move to support family reunification, New Zealand will introduce the new Parent Boost Visa on 29 September 2025, enabling parents of migrants to stay in the country…

Esther June 11, 2025

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US Court Blocks Trump’s Global Tariffs, Citing Presidential Overreach

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Court of International Trade has struck down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariff policy, ruling that the White House overstepped its authority. The…

Esther May 29, 2025

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Nigerian Crude sells for $68 a barrel, Iran-Israel weigh on Oil

Nigerian crude settled close to $68 per barrel as global oil markets remain on edge amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties. Oil prices jumped sharply following U.S. intelligence reports…

Esther May 21, 2025

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Trump govt to pay family of woman killed during Capitol riot $5m

The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the woman fatally shot by Capitol Police during the January 6, 2021, insurrection at…

Esther May 19, 2025

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Nigeria Partners with China’s BAIC Motor to Pioneer Battery Swap Technology in Clean Energy Push

In a bold move to accelerate its clean energy transition, the Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated strategic talks with China’s BAIC Motor Corporation to explore the adoption of battery…

Esther May 19, 2025

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Naira strengthens to N1,597.7/$1 at official market 

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, appreciated against the US dollar on Monday, closing at N1,597.7/$1 in the official foreign exchange (FX) market, according to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria…

Esther May 13, 2025

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OpenAI negotiates new funding with Microsoft after $57.9 billion raised 

Strategic talks may redefine equity, access, and the future of AI power balance Billionaire Sam Altman’s OpenAI and tech giant Microsoft are in advanced negotiations to overhaul the terms of…

Esther May 11, 2025

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UK moves to tighten visa rules, targets legal migration surge

The United Kingdom is set to unveil sweeping immigration reforms aimed at tightening legal migration routes, particularly through skilled and lower-skilled visa programs. This was disclosed in a Home Office…

Esther May 11, 2025