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Tariffs
17 posts
Clarifying Power Minister Joseph Tegbe’s Recent Electricity Tariff Remarks
Analyst Gaffar Tunde corrects misinformation regarding Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe’s recent press briefing, clarifying the government's strategic focus on infrastructure audits and grid stability over alleged tariff hikes.
July 31, 2026
SEREC Cautions That New 12.5% U.S. Tariff Threatens Nigerian Exports
The Sea Empowerment & Research Center warns that a new 12.5% U.S. tariff on Nigerian goods could harm non-oil exports, reduce foreign exchange earnings, and threaten the local economy.
July 30, 2026
Nigeria Customs Rolls Out New Fiscal Policy and Tariff Changes
Nigeria Customs has activated the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures and Tariff Amendments as authorized by President Tinubu to bolster local industry and trade efficiency.
July 29, 2026
Analyst Explains Why New US Import Tariffs Will Have Minimal Effect on Nigeria
Financial expert Dr. Muda Yusuf explains why the 12.5 percent US import tariffs are expected to have a limited impact on the Nigerian economy.
July 27, 2026
Donald Trump warns European Union of significant consequences following Google antitrust penalty
President Donald Trump has threatened retaliatory tariffs against the European Union following a billion-dollar antitrust fine imposed on Google by the European Commission.
July 24, 2026
Trump threatens EU with trade investigation and tariffs over tech company fines
President Trump is launching a trade investigation into the EU and considering new tariffs, citing unfair fines imposed on American tech giants like Google, Apple, and Amazon.
July 24, 2026
Trump threatens EU with trade investigation and tariffs over tech firm fines
President Donald Trump has signaled a trade crackdown on the European Union, threatening tariffs in response to heavy fines levied against US tech firms like Google, Apple, Meta, and Amazon.
July 24, 2026
Beijing denounces latest US tariff hikes and cautions against trade conflict
China has criticized new US tariffs on 59 countries linked to forced labor allegations, warning that these duties risk reigniting a trade war between the two economic powers.
July 24, 2026
US Imposes Tariffs on 60 Nations Citing Forced Labour Violations
The US is implementing tariffs between 10% and 12.5% on imports from 60 countries, alleging inadequate action against forced labour.
July 23, 2026
US Implements Fresh Tariffs Against 60 Nations
The Trump administration is launching new tariffs on 60 countries to address forced labor concerns, utilizing a legal framework intended to better withstand court challenges.
July 23, 2026