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U.S. Lawmakers Accuse China of Backing Terrorism in Nigeria; Beijing Rejects Claims

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The United States has accused the Chinese government of sponsoring terrorism and illegal mining activities in Nigeria, allegations that Beijing has strongly denied, calling them “completely baseless.” The accusation emerged after five U.S. lawmakers introduced a bill in the U.S. Congress alleging that Chinese entities are involved in illegal mining operations in Nigeria and are […]

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Nigeria Revives Siemens Power Project Under Presidential Push, Seeks Broader Energy Cooperation

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has revived the stalled Siemens power project under its Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), moving to expand generation and transmission capacity while also deepening international cooperation on energy infrastructure. The renewed momentum was underscored on Wednesday when Johannes Lenhe, Deputy Head of Mission of SAIPEC (the Saudi–African Investment & Partnership Economic

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Two Nigerians Confirmed Dead Fighting for Russia in Ukraine as Survivor Seeks Repatriation

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Ukrainian authorities have confirmed that two Nigerian nationals were killed while fighting for Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, as a surviving Nigerian recruit has appealed for urgent repatriation. The deceased, identified as Hamzat Kazeen Kolawole and Mbah Stephen Udoka, were said to have signed contracts with the Russian military in 2025 and were deployed to

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Attempted Arrest of El-Rufai at Abuja Airport Ends Without Detention

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Security operatives on Thursday reportedly attempted to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after his arrival from abroad. According to aides and eyewitnesses, operatives approached El-Rufai at the airport, but the situation did not result in his detention. Sources close to the former governor said he refused

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Dangote Refinery Sets Global Record with 650,000 bpd Capacity

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February 19, 2026 — Dangote Refinery has become the first refinery in the world to achieve a sustained 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) production capacity, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s energy industry and global refining benchmarks. The feat positions Dangote Refinery — already Africa’s largest — at the forefront of global refining output, surpassing

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Otedola Says Dangote Refinery Expansion Could Strengthen Naira Below ₦1,000/$

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Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has expressed optimism that the naira will strengthen significantly and trade below ₦1,000 to the dollar before the end of the year, citing the expanding operations of the Dangote Refinery and the broader impact of domestic refining. Otedola said the full-scale operation and production expansion of the refinery would

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Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, Abubakar Kyari Elected Chair of IFAD Governing Council

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Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has been elected Chairperson of the Governing Council of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a United Nations agency. Kyari was elected at the 49th Governing Council meeting of IFAD, held in Rome, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria’s engagement in global agricultural development

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Russia Sells Domodedovo Airport After Nationalisation as Asset Seizures Deepen Under Sanctions

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Russia has completed the sale of Moscow Domodedovo Airport, the country’s fourth-busiest aviation hub, to the managing company of Sheremetyevo Airport, following a court ruling that transferred the asset to the state earlier this year. In June, a Russian court ordered Domodedovo’s ownership to be nationalised, ruling that its former owners, Dmitry Kamenshchik and Valery

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U.S. Seeks Approval to Establish Drone Refuelling Facility in Nigeria

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The United States has requested permission to establish a drone refuelling station in Nigeria as part of expanding security cooperation between both countries, according to security and diplomatic sources. The proposed facility would support U.S. surveillance and strike-capable drones currently operating out of Accra, Ghana, from where the United States conducts intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

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