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Iraqis Head to the Polls With Little Hope for Change as Elections Begin
Iraq’s Parliamentary Elections Begin Amid Apathy and Uncertainty Baghdad, Iraq — Polling stations across Iraq opened on Tuesday morning for parliamentary elections that many citizens view with deep skepticism. Despite relative calm in the country, voter apathy and disillusionment with the political elite dominate the national mood. Voting began at 7 a.m. local time (04:00…
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Inflation, Rising Production Costs Threaten Industrial Stability — CANMPEF
‘Dear Mr. President, please do not let this 15% import tariff punish Nigerians again’ The Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Employers Federation (CANMPEF) has warned that rising production costs, multiple taxation, and foreign exchange volatility continue to threaten Nigeria’s industrial stability, even as manufacturers demonstrate resilience and innovation in adapting to the nation’s challenging economic environment.…
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Cambodia Denies Thai Landmine Allegations as Border Truce Hangs in the Balance
Cambodia Rejects Thai Accusations Over Border Landmine Blast Phnom Penh, Cambodia / Bangkok, Thailand — Cambodia has firmly denied Thailand’s claims that it planted new landmines along their contested border, following an explosion that injured four Thai soldiers and prompted Bangkok to suspend a recently enhanced ceasefire agreement. In a statement issued Tuesday, Cambodia’s Ministry…
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Private Sector Divided on 15% Tax on Fuel Imports
• MAN, NECA back immediate implementation; LCCI, ASBON urge caution The Federal Government’s decision to impose a 15 percent tax on imported petrol and diesel to protect local refineries has sparked divergent reactions among private sector operators. While all agree on potential long-term benefits, industry groups differ on short-term implications for the economy. The Manufacturers…
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21 Dead, Dozens Missing After Rohingya Refugee Boat Sinks Near Malaysia and Thailand
Tragedy Strikes: Rohingya Refugee Boat Sinks Near Langkawi Authorities in Malaysia and Thailand have recovered at least 21 bodies and are continuing to search for survivors after a boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized near Ko Tarutao Island, north of Langkawi, on Monday. The vessel, which departed from Myanmar’s Rakhine State three days earlier, was carrying…
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FG Exceeds 2025 Borrowing Target by 55.6%, May Hit 80% by Year-End
The Federal Government (FG) has borrowed ₦17.36 trillion from domestic and external sources in the first ten months of 2025, surpassing its prorated borrowing target by 55.6 percent, according to data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The 2025 Appropriation Act projected total borrowing of ₦13.08 trillion for…
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UBA Headlines Lagos International Trade Fair, Unveils Special Offers for Customers
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and driving cross-border trade in Africa as it headlines the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) for the seventh consecutive year. Organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), this year’s fair—currently underway at the Tafawa…
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Low Retail Demand, High Interest Rates Slash Consumer Credit by 17% to ₦3.54tn — CBN
Consumer credit in Nigeria fell sharply by 17 percent month-on-month (MoM) to ₦3.54 trillion in July 2025, from ₦4.27 trillion in June 2025, following weak retail demand and rising interest rates, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) July 2025 Economic Report. The report showed that the total consumer credit comprised ₦950 billion in…
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Rigging Is the Worst Coup, Dickson, Amaechi Warn Ahead of 2027 Elections
Former Governors Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State and Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State have warned that Nigeria’s democracy faces grave danger from electoral fraud, voter apathy, and systemic political manipulation as the country moves toward the 2027 general elections. Both leaders issued the warning at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily Newspaper, held yesterday…
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Insecurity: NAF Airstrikes Decimate Terrorists, Bandits in Borno, Kwara, Katsina, Others
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its nationwide counter-terrorism and anti-banditry campaign with a series of precision airstrikes that neutralized dozens of insurgents and destroyed several hideouts across Borno, Kwara, and Katsina states, among others. According to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the operations—conducted on November 9, 2025—were part…
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