The introduction of trade tariffs on Chinese-manufactured goods by the Trump administration has done little to address the huge trade surplus China enjoys over the United States. In fact, according to figures released on Monday, the surplus last year was the largest in history, or at least since 2006 when records began to be … Continue reading China still winning trade war with the U.S. despite Trump’s high tariffs
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Alex Otti explains Diamond Bank’s plan to revive Nigerian economy
“Must do better” was the IMF’s recent verdict on the Nigerian banking system. Many reforms were “highly commendable”, it said, but more still needs to be done to strengthen the central bank’s oversight. Image: Alex Otti Dr Alex Otti, CEO of Nigeria’s Diamond Bank, discusses the challenges for Nigeria’s banking sector, the impact of the country’s dependence … Continue reading Alex Otti explains Diamond Bank’s plan to revive Nigerian economy
China extends Trade War to the U.S., EU and Singapore
China on Friday announced that it would levy anti-dumping tariffs on imported synthetic rubber from the US, the European Union (EU) and Singapore. The introduced tariffs on halogenated butyl rubber imports, including rubber from Exxon Mobil and other US companies, would range from 23.1% to 75.5% as from 20 August, China’s Ministry of Commerce said. … Continue reading China extends Trade War to the U.S., EU and Singapore
Ghana is a defense and economic leader in West Africa – Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf
Image taken by Douglas Parker shows a A Ghanaian soldier greeting his U.S. counterpart from the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, during a field training exercise for the United Accord exercise at the Bundase Training Camp in Ghana, July 16, 2018 (Source: U.S. DoD) Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf of the United States has described … Continue reading Ghana is a defense and economic leader in West Africa – Brig. Gen. Eugene J. LeBoeuf
Trump warned Putin against meddling in America’s election
President Donald Trump spent a second day Wednesday managing the political fallout from his widely criticized meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, shifting stances and mopping up what the White House said were misstatements. Image: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin His toughness with the longtime American foe in question, Trump said he told the Russian … Continue reading Trump warned Putin against meddling in America’s election
ANNOUNCED: Justin Timberlake’s 2018 Tour of the U.S. (Full Schedule)
Justin Timberlake, who recently released a new single Filthy, has so much in stock for music fans as he gets ready for showstoppers in the United States of America later this January, and we have his full schedule for your personal records. Image: Justin Timberlake The American singer-songwriter, actor and record producer will play Detroit's … Continue reading ANNOUNCED: Justin Timberlake’s 2018 Tour of the U.S. (Full Schedule)
Opioid Epidemic: The U.S. lost over $500 billion in 2015
The United States of America lost $504 billion to opioid use in 2015, a record which the White House Council of Economic Advisers said is six times higher than the previous years. According to a report from The Associated Press, a 2016 study found that prescription opioid overdoes, abuse and dependence in 2013 cost the nation $78.5 … Continue reading Opioid Epidemic: The U.S. lost over $500 billion in 2015
Did CIA try to assassinate Kim Jong Un with Chemical Weapon?
North Korea has laid claims that the American government tried to kill its leader Kim Jong Un through its security agency CIA. The shocking attempt was reportedly carried out with a chemical weapon. Image: Kim Jong Un According to a report from The Independent, the state-run Korea Central News Agency (KCNA) claims U.S. and South Korea were … Continue reading Did CIA try to assassinate Kim Jong Un with Chemical Weapon?
The UN Refugee Agency issues a statement on Donald Trump’s immigration ban
Donald Trump's refugee order has received heavy criticism from the United Nation's agencies in charge of housing, rehabilitating and helping victims of war start a new life away from home. The UNHCR and IOM issued a joint statement as part of their protest against America's discriminatory ban on seven selected Muslim-majority countries Germany, France and the … Continue reading The UN Refugee Agency issues a statement on Donald Trump’s immigration ban
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