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Insight by Oppy Article: Top 30 World's Biggest Exporters & Africa’s Position in Global Trade Global trade is the backbone of economic growth, with exports fueling industries, employment, and innovation. The top 30 exporting countries collectively account for $19.7 trillion in exported goods, making up over 82% of the world's total exports ($23.8T). Key Exporters by Region: 🔹 Asia dominates global exports, with China ($3.38T) leading, followed by Japan, South Korea, and India. The region’s tech, manufacturing, and electronics sectors drive this dominance. 🔹 North America sees the U.S. ($2.02T) at the forefront, leveraging high-tech industries, automobiles, and agriculture. 🔹 Europe remains a trade powerhouse, led by Germany ($1.69T) and the Netherlands. Strong industrial and engineering exports solidify its position. 🔹 The Middle East benefits from energy exports, with the UAE ($488B) and Saudi Arabia ($322B) capitalizing on oil and gas trade. 🔹 South Ameri...

In a bold step towards enhancing Nigeria’s revenue generation, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have entered into a strategic partnership to leverage space technology for economic growth. This collaboration, sealed on Thursday at RMAFC’s headquarters in Abuja, marks the launch of a presidential initiative focused on revenue optimization and digitalization. With an estimated annual revenue potential of $50 billion, this initiative could significantly boost Nigeria’s economy by blocking financial leakages and creating new income streams. The partnership aims to harness the power of satellite technology, geospatial data, and digital innovations to improve revenue collection, transparency, and financial accountability. By integrating space technology into governance, RMAFC and NASRDA seek to: 1. Monitor Economic Activities in Real-Time: Track taxable economic activities across diffe...

PRESS STATEMENT PROCUREMENT OF 500 UTME FORMS FOR INDIGENT STUDENTS AND ADO GRAMMAR SCHOOL BY HON. ASEFON SUNDAY DAYO, SENIOR SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT ON STUDENTS ENGAGEMENT In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s steadfast commitment to youth empowerment and educational development, I am pleased to announce the procurement of 500 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) forms. This initiative is aimed at supporting academically talented but financially disadvantaged students in their pursuit of higher education. Of the 500 UTME forms, 50 have been specifically allocated to students of Ado Grammar School, Ado Ekiti—my alma mater—while the remaining 450 will benefit indigent students across Ado Ekiti Local Government Area in Ekiti State. Education remains a cornerstone of national and personal development. By removing financial barriers to tertiary education—just as His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has done through the establishment of...

In a bold move, President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—threatening to impose 100% tariffs on their exports to the United States if they proceed with plans to develop a new currency aimed at challenging the U.S. dollar's dominance in international trade.  Trump's Stance on Currency Rivalry Expressing his firm stance on the matter, Trump stated, "The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER." He further emphasized that any nation attempting to replace the U.S. dollar would "face 100% Tariffs, and should expect to say goodbye to selling into the wonderful U.S. Economy." BRICS' Currency Ambitions The BRICS bloc has been exploring alternatives to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, with discussions around creating a common currency to facilitate trade among member nations. Russian President Vladimir Putin has ad...