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Xenophobia: Reps demand tough sanctions against South Africa

1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (1128+ words) The House of Representatives on Thursday called on the Federal Government to impose strong diplomatic measures against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks, extrajudicial killings and the alleged systematic persecution of Nigerians and other African nationals residing in the country....

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Senate rejects proposal to seize S'African businesses to pay victims of xenophobia

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1429+ words) The senate has rejected a proposal by some senators for the federal government to nationalise South African businesses operating in Nigeria and use the proceeds to compensate xenophobia victims. Wasiu Eshilokun, senator representing Lagos central, was one of the lawmakers…...

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Nigeria, Af DB renew push for mineral value addition

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (850+ words) Nigeria and the African Development Bank have stepped up calls for increased local mineral processing and stronger value addition as African regulators intensify environmental, social and governance requirements for mining operators. The renewed push was a key focus of discussions…...

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Manufacturers, farmers struggle to stay afloat as lending rate rises above 30%

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (954+ words) Nigerian farmers and manufacturers are facing an intensifying credit squeeze as lending rates charged by commercial banks soar to as high as 60 per cent, raising concerns over the ability of key productive sectors to access affordable financing needed to drive…...

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Manufacturing growth stalls after 26 years " CPPE

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (591+ words) Despite 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance, Nigeria's manufacturing sector remains trapped in a cycle of weak growth, with its contribution to the economy largely stagnant and far below expectations, according to the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise. In…...

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Civic responsibility: Bishop Badejo leads by example, completes PVC registration

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (167+ words) In a simple yet significant demonstration of civic responsibility, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, recently visited a registration centre to complete his Permanent Voter's Card registration process. The visit serves as a…...

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'They treated us like slaves, killed our spouses' " Nigerian returnees recount ordeals in S'Africa's xenophobic attacks

4+ week, 1+ hour ago  (549+ words) Some of the Nigerians evacuated from South Africa amid renewed xenophobic attacks have recounted harrowing experiences of abuse, discrimination, fear and deaths. They described how Nigerians were allegedly treated "like slaves" and subjected to violence in the country. One of…...

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World Cup: First match records three red cards as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0

4+ week, 9+ hour ago  (361+ words) Mexico began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 20 win over South Africa in a dramatic and ill-tempered opening match that saw three red cards and the African side finish with nine men at the iconic Estadio Azteca on Thursday....

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Durosinmi goes spiritual after Super Eagles' Unity Cup triumph

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (274+ words) Former Viktoria Plzen player Rafiu Durosinmi was among several new players invited for the Unity Cup as Chelle sought to expand his player pool ahead of future international competitions. Following Nigeria's triumph in the competition, the striker reflected on his…...

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Unity Cup: Speid blames inexperience for heavy defeat by Super Eagles

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (246+ words) Jamaica head coach Rudolph Speid has reflected on his side's defeat to Nigeria in the Unity Cup final, attributing the loss largely to a youthful squad and the absence of several senior players. Nigeria secured a convincing 3-0 victory in the…...