Nigeria

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Metro

Nigeria cracks down on ‘spraying’ money at parties to defend currency

Nigeria’s government has intensified efforts to curb the cultural practice of “spraying” naira notes at social events, a tradition where guests throw money...

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Nigeria’s Tinubu touts economic gains at mid-term but inflation and insecurity persist

As President Bola Tinubu approaches the midpoint of his first term, he has highlighted significant economic strides made under his administration. These achievements...

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Death toll reaches 151 in north-central Nigerian town submerged in floods, with thousands displaced

The town of Mokwa in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State was devastated by catastrophic flooding following intense pre-dawn rainfall. The deluge, which lasted approximately...

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MTN and Synamedia Launch African Streaming Platform

MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, has partnered with UK-based video software company Synamedia to develop a new streaming platform tailored for mobile...

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Debate Intensifies Over Renewable Energy Policies in African Countries.

The discourse surrounding renewable energy policies in Africa has intensified, reflecting a continent at a crossroads between economic development and environmental sustainability. African...

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Nigerian National Petroleum Company Denies Explosion at Port Harcourt Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has refuted reports of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State....

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Nigerian Senate Summons Security Chiefs Over Rising Insecurity

The Nigerian Senate has once again summoned the nation’s security chiefs to address the escalating insecurity plaguing various regions. This decision follows a...

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Sit-at-Home Protests: Initiated by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), these protests have led to over 700 deaths

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group advocating for the secession of southeastern Nigeria, initiated a sit-at-home protest in August 2021...

Politics

President Tinubu Seeks Approval for $21.5 Billion External Borrowing

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu formally requested the National Assembly’s approval for an external borrowing plan totaling $21.5 billion. This proposal comprises $21.54 billion,...

Crime & conflict

Humanitarian Catastrophe: Unfolding Refugee Crisis Due to Conflicts and Climate Change

As of June 2025, the world is grappling with an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, marked by escalating conflicts and the intensifying impacts of climate...