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Business

Nigeria's public debt hits N159.35trn as domestic borrowing climbs

A stronger naira is masking the true pace of Nigeria's debt accumulation, with domestic obligations rising even as dollar-denominated liabilities shrink in naira terms.

8 Aug · 3 min read · nigeria · public debt · fiscal policy
Politics

Romanian Firm Eyes Niger's 1,000-Tonne Uranium Stockpile

More than a thousand tonnes of yellowcake stranded at Niamey airport for nine months may finally have a buyer, as a Romanian company emerges amid a geopolitical standoff over the ore's final destination.

Global

Congo Bars Chinese Miners, Senegal Courts France: Africa's Week

The DRC's export ban on copper and cobalt concentrates, a uranium contamination dispute with Chinese mining giants, and Senegal's diplomatic pivot toward Paris define a pivotal moment for African resource and security politics.

Politics

Noella Foundation Brings 500 Lagos Students to 2026 Life After School Summit

Layal Tinubu's youth-focused NGO gathered final-year tertiary students from across Lagos on July 17 for career guidance, mentorship, and industry engagement.

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