BUSINESS

U.S. and Nigeria forge stronger trade ties through new investment partnership

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

The United States and Nigeria have taken a significant step to deepen commercial relations with the U.S.-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP), a five-year initiative aimed at boosting trade, investment, and private sector growth. The partnership was highlighted at a ministerial

NEWS

U.S. freezes foreign visa processing for 75 countries

Daily Dispatch January 14, 2026

The United States has reportedly suspended foreign visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, following a directive attributed to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. According to the information circulating on Wednesday, the freeze applies indefinitely and affects visa applications across multiple categories, though specific details on exemptions and implementation

NEWS

Niger Republic introduces strict inspections on goods from Nigeria amid rising regional tensions

Daily Dispatch December 9, 2025

The Republic of Niger has implemented systematic inspections on all goods entering its territory from Nigeria, with particular focus on consignments classified as “miscellaneous” items. The new directive, enforced across all official entry points, requires thorough checks before any transit processing can be completed. According to regional security and trade sources, the

BUSINESS

UK, Nigeria launch flagship economic reform programmes to strengthen stability and drive economic growth

Daily Dispatch December 5, 2025

The British High Commission in Abuja has launched two flagship economic reform programmes – the Nigeria Economic Stability & Transformation (NEST) programme and the Nigeria Public Finance Facility (NPFF) – reaffirming the United Kingdom’s long-term commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic reform and growth agenda. Backed by a £12.4 million UK investment, NEST

COLUMNS

China, Nigeria Unite to Support Women’s Empowerment Through Film

Daily Dispatch October 11, 2025

China is partnering with Nigeria and other nations to drive the comprehensive advancement of women worldwide, with a plan at opening a new chapter in global gender equality and empowerment. Speaking during the celebration of the China Women’s Film Festival, the Deputy Ambassador, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria, Zhou Hongyou,highlighted China’s […]

COLUMNS

Nigeria’s 2025 Science Prize: When Integrity Matters

Daily Dispatch October 5, 2025

By Kazeem Akintunde Every year since 2004, except when COVID-19 reared its ugly head, the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas, (NLNG) sets aside a $100,000 grand prize as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to celebrate scientists who have through their work, impacted Nigeria and humanity. This year’s event to announce the winner of the […]