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Nigeria can't take Venezuelan deportees from US, minister says
BBC
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Yūsuf Akínpẹ̀lú & Natasha BootyBBC News, Lagos & London ShareSave "We already have over 230 million people," says Yusuf Tuggar Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees or third-country prisoners...
Nigeria Secures $747m Loan To Fast-track Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway
Information Nigeria
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July 11, 2025
Nigeria has secured a $747 million syndicated loan to fund Phase 1, Section 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, a major infrastructure push expected to reshape Nigeria’s transportation and economic landscape. The 47.47km stretch from Victoria...
Nigeria pushes for cost-reflective tariffs to ease power sector debt
CNBC Africa
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July 11, 2025
Nigeria is embarking on an ambitious set of reforms to revitalize its beleaguered power sector amid an escalating ₦4 trillion debt owed to power generation companies. Spearheading this strategic shift is Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo...
Nigeria rejects US pressure to accept deported Venezuelans
Deutsche Welle
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July 11, 2025
Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar on Friday said that his country would not bow to increasing US pressure to accept deported Venezuelans as President Donald Trump wants them to do. Tuggar said Trump was attempting to strong-arm...
Africa’s music economy: From beats to boom
Music in Africa
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July 11, 2025
Streaming has played a defining role in propelling Afrobeats into the global spotlight, establishing it firmly as a leading force in contemporary music. Services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay have not only introduced African artists to...
Nigeria says ‘No’ to Trump’s forced immigration push
Business Insider Africa
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July 11, 2025
The United States has, over time, explored the possibility of deporting undocumented migrants, including convicted criminals and individuals with unresolved immigration status to various African countries as part of President Donald Trump’s...
Nigeria’s Parliament has Become a Reference Point Globally - Reps Spokesperson
Nigerian Eye
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July 11, 2025
Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, says Nigeria’s parliament has become a model for legislative engagement around the world, with foreign parliaments now looking to learn from its practices. Speaking on Thursday,...
Nigeria rejects US pressure to accept Venezuelan deportees — Tuggar
Premium Times
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July 11, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has said Nigeria and other African countries have been increasingly pressured by the US to accept Venezuelan deportees. According to the minister, the recent 10 per cent tariff imposed on Nigeria by...
Nigeria, UAE Forge Strategic Digital Alliance To Empower Youth With Global Tech Skills
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 11, 2025
In a landmark bilateral initiative, the Nigerian government has entered into a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at equipping millions of Nigerian youth with transformative digital capabilities, entrepreneurial...
Nigerian Stock Market Booms As Investors Gain ₦1.8 Trillion In One Day
Naija News
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July 11, 2025
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) experienced a historic leap on Thursday, July 10, as investors amassed a record ₦1.806 trillion in a single day, following a substantial surge in the All-Share Index (ASI). The ASI soared by 2,457.13 points or...
Nigeria's national radio launches Mandarin program to boost cultural understanding with China
Xinhua News Agency
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ABUJA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) has officially launched a new Mandarin-language radio program titled "Ni Hao, China" ("Hello, China") to foster people-to-people communication and strengthen cultural ties...
Nigerian fintech startup LemFi expands operations to Egypt
Disrupt Africa
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July 11, 2025
Nigerian payments startup LemFi, which already has a strong presence across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe, has announced the launch of its low-cost, reliable international payment services to Egypt. Founded by Ridwan...
Nigeria: NGX market caps rise to $51.4bln as GTCO lists new shares
Zawya
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The Nigerian stock market maintained its bullish run to close trading session on a positive note on Thursday, amidst despite recording mixed outcomes in key performance indicators. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) market capitalization increased by...
Africa Focuses on Local Production for Pharma Growth
News Central TV
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July 11, 2025
Africa is building a new vaccine future through strategic investments, skilled workforce development, and local manufacturing. From Kenya to Rwanda, deals for new facilities and skills development promise to reduce reliance on foreign pharma...
African rail connection: A path to multimodal freight optimisation
Rail Freight
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July 11, 2025
Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing economies globally, and there is an urgent need to expand its infrastructure to ensure this growth aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With rapid urbanisation and population increases...
Nigeria rejects pressure to accept deported Venezuelans
Deutsche Welle
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July 11, 2025
Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar on Friday said that his country would not bow to increasing US pressure to accept deported Venezuelans as President Donald Trump wants them to do. Tuggar said Trump was attempting to strong-arm...
Nigeria’s Refineries May Never Work Despite $18billion Spent For Maintenance— Al
The Nigerian Voice
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The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has raised serious concerns about the operational functionality of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna, warning that they may never work again despite having...
Nigerian stock market hits historic N1.806trn gains
Daily Post
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July 11, 2025
The Nigerian Stock Exchange, under Nigerian Exchange Group, NGX, Limited, recorded a historic milestone as investors gained N1.806 trillion in a single day. This development follows a significant rise in the All-Share Index, ASI, which surged by...
Nigeria’s Refusal To Accept U.S. Asylum Seekers Triggered Trump’s New Visa Restrictions –Report
Sahara Reporters
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Nigeria’s rejection of a United States’ request to take in asylum seekers is a key reason behind the recent visa restrictions slapped on the country by President Donald Trump, TheCable reports. This was revealed by credible diplomatic sources who...
Africa’s Spiro gets global climate backing, targets $200m revenue boost
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 11, 2025
Spiro, a leading Pan-African electric mobility firm, has been selected for the prestigious 2025 Regional Platforms for Climate Projects (RPCP) Pipeline, a major endorsement of its climate leadership and innovation in Africa’s transport sector. The...