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Africa holds just 4.5 percent of global arms imports, SIPRI shows

Africa accounted for just 4.5 percent of global arms imports in 2024 and 2025, new Stockholm Institute data shows, as analysts warn the shortfall weakens the continent's capacity to fight terrorism.
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Starmer and Tinubu seal fresh export deals at Downing Street

President Tinubu and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer sealed new export agreements at Downing Street Thursday, closing a state visit that produced a £746 million Lagos port financing deal.

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Soyinka Raises Alarm Over Security Battalion Around Seyi Tinubu

Wole Soyinka questions the large security escort around Seyi Tinubu and urges the Presidency to rethink the use of state protection.
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Nigeria, Sahel States Clash Over Detained Military Aircraft and Soldiers

Nigeria and Sahel states issue conflicting accounts after Burkina Faso detained a C-130 aircraft and 11 soldiers over alleged airspace breach.
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South West Leaders Back State Police and Death Penalty for Kidnappers

South West leaders back state police, death penalty for kidnappers and a full ban on open grazing across Yorubaland.
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Nigeria’s Parliament Showcases Rising Autistic Artist

Nigeria’s National Assembly hosted an art exhibition promoting autism awareness, showcasing a Guinness World Record artist and pushing lawmakers toward stronger inclusion policies.
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Cardoso Urges Stronger Role for Farm Lending

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso urged banks to strengthen agricultural finance and expand farm credit as Nigeria pushes to improve food security and rural growth.
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NAF Moves to Restart Stranded Military Flight

Nigeria’s Air Force is working to restore operations of a grounded C-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso as preparations continue for its flight to Portugal.
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Tinubu Seeks Senate Backing for Troop Deployment to Benin

Tinubu asks the Senate to approve a Benin troop deployment after a failed coup sparked an urgent request for military support
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Dangote Pledges $700 Million For Nigerian Education

Aliko Dangote sets a $700 million plan to expand education access in Nigeria, targeting out-of-school children and long-term skills development.
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Army Rejects Claims of Shooting Women Protesters in Adamawa

Army rejects reports that troops shot women during Lamurde protest and links the deaths to gunfire from a rival community.
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Gunmen Kill Motorist, Abduct Several Residents in Imo Community

Gunmen opened fire on vehicles in Amala, killing a motorist and abducting several people as police begin a search operation.
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Bayelsa Stops All Illegal Mining, Warns Community Leaders

Bayelsa halts illegal mining statewide and warns community leaders against signing unapproved MoUs with miners operating without government consent.
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Tinubu’s Benin Intervention Rekindles Debate

Tinubu’s swift move in Benin reignites debate over presidential troop deployment powers and the constitutional limits governing Nigeria’s military actions abroad.
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Africa holds just 4.5 percent of global arms imports, SIPRI shows

Africa accounted for just 4.5 percent of global arms imports in 2024 and 2025, new Stockholm Institute data shows, as analysts warn the shortfall weakens the continent's capacity to fight terrorism.
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Starmer and Tinubu seal fresh export deals at Downing Street

President Tinubu and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer sealed new export agreements at Downing Street Thursday, closing a state visit that produced a £746 million Lagos port financing deal.
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US moves to strip Nigerian convict of citizenship over $11m fraud

The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit seeking to revoke the citizenship of Nigerian Emmanuel Kazeem, who was convicted in 2018 over an $11 million tax fraud scheme.
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Nigeria tops global petrol price hike chart at 39.5 Percent

Nigeria recorded the sharpest petrol price increase of any country worldwide at 39.5 percent between February 23 and March 16, 2026, as the Middle East war drove global oil prices to a four-year high.

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