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83 Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Set to Arrive Lagos Tonight

A fresh batch of 83 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa is expected to arrive in Lagos tonight. The returnees are travelling on a privately sponsored flight as migration tensions remain high in South Africa.

Lake Chad Airstrikes Wound Senior ISWAP Commander, Kill Four Fighters

Lake Chad airstrikes carried out by Operation Hadin Kai wounded a senior ISWAP commander and killed four fighters near Arege, dealing a blow to the group's logistics and revenue collection network.

Nigeria Among 30 African Nations Facing $20,000 US Visa Bond Requirement

Nigeria is among 30 African nations affected by the new permanent US visa bond programme. The policy allows US consular officers to demand refundable deposits of up to $20,000 from certain visa applicants, creating a major financial hurdle for business and leisure travellers.

Tyla’s Lagos Concert Scrapped After Xenophobia Backlash

Tyla's Lagos concert has disappeared from the singer's APOP World Tour schedule following backlash from Nigerian fans over renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The move comes amid growing diplomatic tensions and calls for a boycott of the planned December show.

Canada Reaffirms Canada-Nigeria Strategic Partnership, Commits $127m Aid

Canada has reaffirmed the Canada-Nigeria strategic partnership, committing deeper cooperation on private sector growth, climate resilience and youth employment while highlighting more than $127 million in assistance provided to Nigeria.

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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.

Senegal Doctors Strike Begins As Diphtheria Outbreak Grows

A three-day Senegal doctors strike has begun nationwide, restricting public hospitals to emergency services only. The walkout comes as a diphtheria outbreak spreads across Senegal, with more than 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported across 12 regions.

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