US IMPORTS $643M IN NIGERIAN GOODS AHEAD OF TARIFF HIKE. (PHOTO).

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 US Imports $643m in Nigerian Goods Ahead of Tariff Hike The United States imported $643.1 million worth of goods from Nigeria in the first two months of 2025, just ahead of new tariffs set to take effect on April 9 under the Trump administration. While the tariffs have sparked concerns over potential trade impacts, key Nigerian exports like oil and minerals are exempted. Data from the US International Trade Commission shows a 32.4% drop in customs-based imports year-on-year, falling from $951.6 million in 2024. Despite the decline, Nigeria’s trade balance improved, shifting from a $158.8 million deficit to a $44.3 million surplus. Total trade between both nations in the period stood at $1.33 billion, underscoring strong bilateral ties amid evolving trade policies.

FG BANS SINGLE-USE PLASTICS IN FEDERAL MDAs.(PHOTO).


 FG bans single-use plastics in federal MDAs


The federal government has announced a ban on single-use plastics across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, disclosed this to journalists after the Federal Executive Council (FEC), which was presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.

Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Salako emphasised that this ban aligns with the government’s broader plastic waste management strategy.

He said: “This initiative demonstrates our commitment to addressing the triple threat of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution”.

The minister highlighted the severity of plastic pollution in Nigeria, describing it as “a major issue in our country.”

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