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WAEC NECO Fee Increase Sparks Fears Of Rising School Drop-outs In Nigeria

Governance & Accountability Bamidele Tolani Bamidele Tolani -
Nigeria's decision to raise WAEC and NECO examination fees to N50,000 from 2027 has triggered criticism from parents, students and civil society groups, who warn the move could worsen educational inequality and increase school drop-outs.

Tanzanian Billionaire Backs Dangote Refinery Project With $100M Pledge

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Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji has committed $100 million to the Dangote refinery project, backing Aliko Dangote's planned $17 billion refinery in Kenya despite earlier hopes the venture would be built in Tanzania.

Nigeria Meth Lab Bust: 10 Suspects in Court Over Massive $362.9m Drug Haul

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The Nigeria Meth Lab Bust case has entered the courts, with ten suspects, including three Mexican nationals, arraigned over an alleged $362.9 million methamphetamine operation uncovered in Ogun and Lagos states.

Oyo School Kidnapping: Terrorists Demand Commanders’ Release

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The Oyo school kidnapping has entered a dangerous phase as terrorists insist on the release of detained commanders and two trucks while threatening captives if troops advance.

Nigeria Confirms Critical 5th Evacuation Flight From South Africa

Inside Africa Bamidele Tolani Bamidele Tolani -
Nigeria has announced another evacuation flight from Johannesburg as anti-migrant unrest in South Africa intensifies. The latest operation follows the deaths of two Nigerians and forms part of a wider repatriation effort to bring citizens home safely.
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Consulate Seeks Probe Into Deaths of 3 Nigerians in South Africa

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Three Nigerians in South Africa died in separate incidents across Bloemfontein, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni within four days, prompting diplomatic intervention from Nigeria and renewed calls for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

AES Integration Expands as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Align Telecoms and Trade

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AES integration is moving beyond military cooperation as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger align telecommunications regulation, media governance and economic policies. New agreements suggest the Alliance of Sahel States is steadily building common institutions across the confederation.

Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

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Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

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The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.
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