NDLEA arrests syndicate sponsoring pilgrims to hajj with cocaine

…Intercepts N9.3b worth of opioids in Rivers Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)…

African Development Bank Secures Record $11 Billion in Fresh Investments

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has secured a record-breaking $11.1 billion in new investments for 2024–2025, the highest…

Spike in steel tariffs could imperil Trump promise of lower grocery prices

President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum could hit Americans in an…

UK to urge Trump administration to implement zero-tariff steel accord

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Millions of migrants across Africa remain undocumented

…As ID systems struggle to keep pace Hundreds of millions of people in Africa lack legal…

Nigeria Launches AfCFTA Air Corridor, Boosting Trade with Three Countries

Nigeria has established an AfCFTA air corridor to Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa, slashing export logistics costs by…

State and local health departments that do invisible but critical work are being hollowed out by cuts

Americans are losing a vast array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy. Gone…

Boeing should not be an ‘unintended consequence’ of trade war

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories…

The Great Paradox: Huge FAAC allocations to states, no impact on governance

…As controversy trails use of subsidy windfall In Nigeria, public discourse on governance often tilts toward…

Nigerian Government Defends $21.5B Loan Plan, Promises Strategic, Sustainable Use

Nigeria’s federal government has clarified President Bola Tinubu’s recent $21.5 billion loan request, framing it as part…