US President Extends Deadline for EU Trade Deal until 9 July

US President Extends Deadline for EU Trade Deal until 9 July

US President Donald Trump has agreed to extend the deadline for negotiating tariffs with the European Union until July 9, following a “good call” with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Last month, Trump imposed a 20% tariff on most EU goods, later halving it to 10% to allow talks. Despite earlier threats to […]

Federal Government increases Electricity Tariff for “Band A” Customers

The Federal Government has jacked up the electricity tariff for Band A customers.  Band A are those who enjoy electricity supply for 20 hours per day, representing 15 per cent of the 12 million electricity customers in the country.  At a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, the Vice Chairman of the NERC, Musliu Oseni, said […]