NEWS

U.S. Embassy Abuja Seals Landmark Tech Partnership with Ilorin Innovation Hub

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2026

The U.S. Embassy Abuja has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ilorin Innovation Hub, launching its first public-private partnership outside the American Spaces Network and signaling a strategic expansion of U.S. engagement in Nigeria’s fast-growing technology

NEWS

US Suspends Visa Appointments in Abuja After Ordering Staff Evacuation

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

The United States government has cancelled all visa appointments at its mission in Abuja following a directive for certain personnel to leave the country over security concerns. The move comes after the United States Department of State authorized the departure of non-emergency staff and their families from the US Embassy in Nigeria’s capital, citing a […]

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Trump Claims Khamenei Killed, Signals Ongoing Military Action in Iran

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is dead, describing the development as a form of “justice” and a turning point for both Iran and the United States. In a forceful statement, Trump accused Khamenei of orchestrating violence that led to numerous deaths globally, branding him as one of history’s […]

NEWS

Nigeria’s Support Against US Blockade Vital, Says Cuban Ambassador

Daily Dispatch February 25, 2026

The Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero, has commended Nigeria and the African Union for their consistent opposition to the decades-long United States economic blockade against Cuba, describing the sanctions regime as an “unjust system of coercion” that has inflicted prolonged hardship on the Cuban people. Speaking at the Conference of the Solidarity

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 meeting in Lagos co-chaired by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S.

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