Business
Trump Stops Bribery Prosecutions Saying US Businesses Need a Fair Chance
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Justice Department to halt prosecutions of Americans accused of bribing foreign officials to secure business deals.
The order instructs Attorney General Pam Bondi to suspend cases under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of 1977 until new enforcement guidelines are introduced to support U.S. business interests.
According to the directive, any future FCPA investigations or charges must receive approval from the attorney general.
The White House argues that the law puts American companies at a disadvantage compared to foreign competitors, as it prevents them from engaging in practices that are common in global markets.
“America’s national security relies on U.S. businesses gaining strategic advantages worldwide,” a White House statement read, emphasizing that Trump is curbing aggressive FCPA enforcement to help American firms compete on a level playing field.
Ecobank Group is reportedly set to raise up to $250 million through an Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital offering in order to strengthen the bank’s capital base.
This was revealed during the company’s annual general meeting held in Togo on the 29th of May, 2025. According to the meeting, the bank stated that the conversion price for the shares will be based on the higher of the prevailing exchange rate and the floor price of $0.02 per ordinary share.
The speaker stated “As we cast our eyes into the future and reimagine all possibilities—rising competition from banks, fintechs, and non-bank financial institutions, as well as factors such as geopolitics, regulations, and capital markets—we cannot afford complacency.”
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently assured stakeholders about the state of the banking sector in Nigeria, stating that the banking sector can still be trusted and is secure.
The assurance was shared in a statement signed by Hakama Sidi Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications at the CBN. In the statement, it was emphasized that stakeholders should disregard any negative news concerning the banking sector, as such reports are misleading.
The CBN also highlighted the security of the deposits entrusted to it, stating, “There is no reason for the public to worry about the security of their deposits.” The extent of the measures and security in place was also emphasized by the director in the statement.
Nigerian Businessman Dr. Cosmos Maduka analyzes popular Billionaire, Aliko Dangote and describes him as the biggest debtor in Nigeria.
The businessman highlighted the fact that people who seem to have the most money are often the largest debtors.
“The number one debtor in Nigeria is Aliko Dangote. He’s the wealthiest man in Africa. The number one debtor in the world is the United States of America and you call them the richest in the world.”
“As you admire all of those things, it’s all credit. It’s all about credit. So you should leverage on loan, but you have to have a good structure that will support that loan.”
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