Gas stations in Nigeria’s northeast shut down in protest over a dispute with customs officials regarding alleged fuel smuggling. The closures caused fuel shortages and black market price hikes. Negotiations are underway to find a resolution.
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Critics question Tinubu’s administration’s competence as economic challenges persist and key sectors like education and health lack substantial reforms.
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Nigeria’s government is proposing a significant increase in fuel subsidies for 2024, despite President Bola Tinubu’s earlier pledge to eliminate them. This policy shift outlined in a draft document has raised concerns about the country’s economic direction.
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A Nigerian court has ruled that a Binance executive can be tried on behalf of the company in an ongoing tax evasion case. This decision adds another layer of complexity to the legal battle brewing between Binance and Nigerian authorities.Â
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A devastating explosion has rocked the Gadan Mosque in Kano, Nigeria, leaving behind scenes of chaos and destruction. The blast, which occurred during Friday prayers, has sparked fear and concern among residents in the area.
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Nigerians are protesting against the government’s decision to hike electricity prices and eliminate subsidies, calling for fair and affordable access to electricity. The demonstrations highlight broader concerns about governance and transparency in Nigeria.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit Nigeria to promote youth empowerment through sports partnership between Archewell Foundation and Giants of Africa.
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Nigeria’s economic prospects receive a positive shift as Fitch Ratings revises its outlook from stable to positive, signaling potential growth and stability in the West African nation’s financial landscape. The…
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Alarmed by the growing threat of violent extremism, African leaders attending a security summit in Nigeria called for a major overhaul of their security architecture. The summit highlighted the need for increased resources, regional cooperation, and the possible creation of a standby force to combat extremism.
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Amid simmering tensions in Nigeria’s southern region, a pivotal legal decision looms on the horizon. A Nigerian judge is set to rule on the bail application for detained separatist leaders,…