Category: International
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AUSTRALIAN PM EVACUATED AFTER SECURITY THREAT, RETURNS SAFELY
Anthony Albanese was briefly evacuated from The Lodge as AFP investigated a reported threat, but authorities confirm no danger to the public. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned to his official residence, The Lodge, Tuesday evening after being evacuated for around three hours following a reported security incident. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) responded promptly,…
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MALAYSIA TO REVIEW TRADE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. AMID LEGAL UNCERTAINTIES
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Putrajaya is closely watching U.S. tariff disputes and Supreme Court rulings to safeguard national interests and $94B bilateral trade. Malaysia is carefully evaluating its stance on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the U.S., Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told parliament on Tuesday. He noted ongoing legal developments in Washington,…
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GHANA TO RESTORE ACCRA AIRPORT’S ORIGINAL NAME AFTER DECADES AS KOTOKA
In a symbolic move blending history and identity, Ghana has announced plans to rename its main international gateway back to Accra International Airport. The Ghanaian government has decided to revert the name of Kotoka International Airport in Accra to its original and globally recognised name — Accra International Airport. According to a statement from the…
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BRITISH COUNCIL EMPOWERS 80 YOBE YOUTHS WITH SKILLS, CASH TO BOOST PEACE, LIVELIHOODS
From conflict zones to new beginnings, dozens of youths in Yobe are rebuilding their lives with skills, support, and fresh hope. No fewer than 80 youths in Yobe State have benefited from a British Council–funded training and empowerment programme aimed at promoting reintegration and sustainable peace in insurgency-affected communities. The initiative, implemented by the Communal…
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NGX ALERTS INVESTORS ON UNUSUAL SHARE PRICE SWINGS
Sharp, unexplained stock movements spark caution as NGX warns against rumor-driven trades. The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) has flagged unusual volatility in some listed stocks, noting that recent sharp price swings may not reflect company fundamentals. In a Monday alert, the Exchange urged investors to rely only on verified information and thorough analysis of company performance…
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NIGERIA URGES ECOWAS LAWMAKERS TO FAST-TRACK AfCFTA LAWS FOR REGIONAL TRADE BOOST
With Africa’s $3.4 trillion free trade market now active, Nigeria is pushing ECOWAS lawmakers to enact strong laws that will unlock massive trade, investment, and job opportunities across West Africa. Nigeria has called on parliamentarians in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to accelerate legislation that will drive the full implementation of the…
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NIGERIA DEFEATS EUROPEAN TECH FIRM, SAVES $6.2M IN LANDMARK ARBITRATION WIN
In a major legal victory, Nigeria has successfully defended itself against a $6.2 million claim by a European technology contractor, avoiding billions in potential payouts. Nigeria secured the decisive win after an arbitration tribunal in Abuja dismissed all claims filed by European Dynamics UK Ltd over a disputed national e-Procurement project handled by the Bureau…
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ECOWAS NAVAL CHIEFS UNITE TO TACKLE PIRACY, TERROR IN GULF OF GUINEA
West African naval leaders are stepping up joint operations, with Nigeria taking the lead to secure the Gulf of Guinea from piracy, terrorism, and organised crime. Naval chiefs from ECOWAS member states have agreed to strengthen their joint maritime security efforts to counter rising threats across the Gulf of Guinea, including piracy, terrorism, drug trafficking,…
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NIGERIA EYES FULL MEMBERSHIP IN GLOBAL PALM OIL BLOCS
Nigeria moves from observer to active player in the palm oil world, aiming to boost exports, food security, and farmer incomes. Abuja, Feb. 21, 2026 – The Federal Government says it plans to transition Nigeria from observer status to full membership of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) by April. Sen. Abubakar Kyari,…
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97% OR NOTHING: ROTARY BOSS PUSHES FINAL DRIVE TO END POLIO
The world is close to wiping out polio — but Rotary International says at least 90–97% of children under five must be immunised to finish the job. The President of Rotary International, Francesco Arezzo, has called for a global immunisation rate of at least 90 to 97 percent among children under five to completely eradicate…
