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Typhoon Dolphin battered Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, unleashing destructive winds and torrential rain before heading toward eastern China. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported peak gusts exceeding 180 kilometres per hour, knocking out power to thousands of homes and grounding regional flights. Local authorities urged over 100,000 residents across low-lying coastal zones to seek…
Global food prices surged to their highest point in over three years this July as conflict and extreme weather battered farm yields. The Food and Agriculture Organisation’s price index reached 131.1 points, eclipsing June’s reading of 130.3. The United Nations agency blamed rising grain and vegetable oil costs for driving the monthly jump. Prolonged dry…
African telecom operators will spend $76bn on network hardware over five years. Industry lobby group GSMA expects capital expenditure to peak before 2030. Heavy private spending must boost coverage and service quality across the continent. Mobile networks currently contribute $240bn to African economic output annually. Capital investments drive regional digital expansion. Big corporate bets face…
Nollywood lost another prominent figure with the passing of Yoruba film actress Temitope Osoba. Announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni in an emotional post on his Instagram page. She died following a prolonged battle with health complications. Her death sends fresh shockwaves through Nigeria’s indigenous movie industry. Colleagues and fans mourn a talent…
A group of young Nigerian women held at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius since July 31 have regained their freedom. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission confirmed their release on Monday, stating the travellers are currently returning to Nairobi. Public outrage erupted online after video footage showing their airport detention went viral across social…
Nigerian motorists and commuters are facing a severe cost-of-living squeeze as retail petrol prices climbed to fourteen hundred naira per litre across major cities. The surge follows a sharp rally in global benchmark crude prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Rising international oil prices forced domestic refiners and private importers to hike…
The International Monetary Fund has urged African governments to overhaul statistical gathering and boost productivity. IMF directors warned that poor data transparency damages investor confidence and delays essential structural reforms. The fund highlighted Nigeria alongside regional peers as needing immediate improvements in national economic reporting. Accurate economic indicators remain vital for managing public debt and…
Foreign airlines operating in Nigeria frequently treat regulatory compliance as optional. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has threatened Royal Air Maroc with punitive sanctions following repeated regulatory defiance. Director of Public Affairs Michael Achimugu confirmed the regulator’s stance in a recent statement. The Moroccan flag carrier continues to ignore official directives regarding passenger mistreatment and…
Private petroleum depots have resumed loading petrol and diesel after a week-long operational hiatus triggered by market volatility and price recalibrations. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria confirmed on Tuesday that depot operators reopened gantries following temporary shutdowns to adjust wholesale prices. Operators halted operations to recalculate replacement costs and demand top-up payments on…
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the persistent casualties and property losses suffered by Nigerians living in South Africa. Lawmakers resolved on Wednesday to audit the assets abandoned by over 3,500 citizens evacuated during recent and past xenophobic attacks. Motion sponsor Babajimi Benson warned that lawful Nigerian residents have faced targeted violence…
