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April 17, 2026

U.S. blockade to “remain in full force” despite Strait of Hormuz reopening, says Trump

Oil prices, which had soared as high as $111 per barrel, fell to $89 on Friday.

U.S. President Donald
April 17, 2026

Over 130 civil groups demand end to Iran war 

They noted that in one month, over $100 billion has been extracted from people through rising energy costs. 

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April 17, 2026

Nigeria has no immediate need for IMF’s support, Edun declares

Mr Edun stated this at the African Finance Ministers’ briefing, during the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings, on Thursday in Washington.

Wale Edun at the African Finance Ministers’ briefing
April 15, 2026

IMF calls for caution as Middle East conflict threatens global growth

She advised policymakers to prioritise macroeconomic and financial stability in the short term. 

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
April 15, 2026

Nigeria’s economy minister restates reform gains, calls for fairer finance

According to Mr Edun, Nigeria’s ongoing reforms are strengthening economic fundamentals.

Wale Edun
April 15, 2026

Historic talks between Israel, Lebanon begin in Washington

Israeli and Lebanese representatives met on Tuesday in Washington for the first time since 1983 for direct political-level talks.

Marco Rubio with Nada Hamadeh Moawad
April 15, 2026

Oil price gains not enough to save Nigeria’s economy from global shock: IMF

The IMF’s economic counsellor and director of research, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, said this at the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday.

Tinubu with Edun
March 12, 2026

U.S.-Israeli Attacks: Switzerland closes Iran embassy over security risk

Switzerland has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran because of an “increasing security risk”, authorities said late on Wednesday.

Swiss embassy in Iran
March 11, 2026

Trump will welcome Iranian footballers at 2026 World Cup, Infantino says

The Iranians are billed to play all their three group stage matches across different venues in the U.S.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
March 6, 2026

U.S.-Israeli War: Iran isolated, under fire as Russia, China stand aside

Russia and China’s restraint reflected a cold calculation, analysts stated, noting that intervening as Iran faces Israel and the U.S. would bring unpredictable risks.

Putin, Xi inspecting troops