Bamidele Tolani

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Flooding In West Africa Kills Over 70 As Rains Threaten Nigeria’s Food Supply

Flooding In West Africa has killed more than 60 people since May, with Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo and Nigeria battling rising waters as authorities warn of growing risks to food security and critical infrastructure.

IMF Raises Alarm Over Budget Transparency Gaps as Nigeria Hides N8.83T in Spending

The IMF has warned that Nigeria failed to record public spending equivalent to nearly 2% of GDP, raising concerns over budget transparency and the true scale of government borrowing. The disclosure comes as the country pushes ahead with a record N68.3 trillion budget and fresh external loans.

269 More Nigerians Fleeing South Africa Arrive in Lagos Amid Escalating Crisis

A total of 269 Nigerians fleeing South Africa arrived in Lagos aboard an Air Peace flight as the federal government continues evacuations amid growing anti-immigrant hostility. Officials say more flights are planned to bring home hundreds of Nigerians awaiting repatriation.

Building Collapse in Rivers State Sparks Safety Alarm After 3-Storey Structure Falls

A three-storey building under construction collapsed in Rumuolumeni, Rivers State, prompting an official investigation and renewed concerns over construction safety, building approvals, and the use of substandard materials.

Nigeria’s SEC Moves Against Fake Dangote Refinery IPO Promotions

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has moved against brokers and investment platforms promoting a non-existent Dangote Refinery IPO, ordering refunds and the removal of unauthorised advertisements while warning investors against pre-IPO solicitations lacking regulatory approval.

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Consulate Seeks Probe Into Deaths of 3 Nigerians in South Africa

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

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

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

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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