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Troops destroy Lakurawa camps in Sokoto forest, kill several fighters

Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.
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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
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Nigeria Spends $3.5bn on Debt Servicing Despite Ongoing Reforms

Nigeria's external debt servicing surged 39.77% in the first nine months of 2024, as reforms aimed at curbing borrowing failed to ease costs
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Nigeria’s Debt Crisis: A Growing Concern

Nigeria’s rising debt and looming cash shortage paint a troubling picture for its economic future. As global pressures increase, what can be done to avert a fiscal crisis?
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Loan Apps Surge by 80% as Nigerians’ Debt Appetite Reaches N7.5tn

The number of approved loan apps in Nigeria has jumped by 80%, with Nigerians' debt appetite reaching N7.5tn, driven by inflation and rising living costs.
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Obasanjo Warns of Nigeria’s Growing Debt Burden, Leadership Crisis

Obasanjo discusses Nigeria's debt burden, leadership crisis, and the need for better governance at the Future Africa Leaders Foundation meeting.

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Troops destroy Lakurawa camps in Sokoto forest, kill several fighters

Nigerian troops overran a Lakurawa enclave in Sokoto’s Waria Forest, killing several fighters, destroying camps and recovering weapons and five motorcycles, the military said.
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Borno’s Guzamala council chairman says troops repelled a two-hour terrorist attack on a military post

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked a military post in Mairari, Borno State, on Tuesday night; the council chairman says troops repelled them and no civilians died.
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Lagos banker and seven others arraigned over alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud

A Lagos banker and seven others have been arraigned on a 12-count charge over an alleged N710 million proof-of-funds fraud, according to the Police Special Fraud Unit.
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Algorithms won’t decide 2027 elections, INEC chairman says as deepfake fears grow

INEC chairman Joash Amupitan says algorithms will not decide the 2027 elections, even as artificial intelligence shapes how Nigerians get information ahead of the polls.