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Nigerian Communities in NYC: A Detailed Guide
Discover where over 50,000 Nigerians live in New York City. Our guide reveals the top boroughs, key neighbourhoods, and how to connect with the vibrant diaspora community.
Customs, NSCDC Deepen Border Security Ties
NCS and NSCDC strengthen collaboration in Adamawa/Taraba to tackle smuggling. Recent seizures include 50,000 litres of PMS and banned used clothing. Read more on the intensified border security efforts.
US Billionaire Invests $11.8M in Nigerian Security Drone Firm
Terra Industries secures major funding from US billionaire Joe Lonsdale and global investors to expand African defence manufacturing and combat cross-border insecurity with local tech.
How Kalabash Tackles Nigerians' Travel Spending Woes
Nigerians face travel spending stress due to FX rates & card declines. Kalabash, Wakanow's fintech arm, offers Mastercard prepaid cards for seamless local & international payments. Learn more.
Ogun Communities Protest 3-Day Eviction Notice
Leaders of 15 communities in Abeokuta kick against a 3-day demolition notice from the Ogun State government, claiming ancestral ownership of 300 years. Government insists they are trespassers.
45 Countries Nigerians Can Visit Visa-Free
Nigerian passport holders can now enter 45 countries without a pre-arranged visa, boosting travel freedom. See the full list and latest updates.
Warri Monarch Warns Oil Firms Over Community Neglect
Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, warns Chevron and other oil companies that peace is unsustainable without justice after six decades of impoverishing host communities. Read the full story.
Inside Tinubu's Interior Ministry Reforms & Achievements
Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo drives key reforms under Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, from passport backlogs to border security. See the full impact.
430 Fire Disasters Hit Niger State Capital in 2025
Niger State Fire Service reports 430 fire incidents in Minna during 2025, saving billions in property. Controller highlights public safety challenges and a new federal-state farming-housing partnership.
FG, Niger State Unveil New Housing-Agriculture Economic Model
The Federal Government and Niger State partner to create integrated farming and housing estates, aiming to unlock rural capital, create jobs, and boost agriculture. This new model ties home ownership to farm income.
Ebonyi Cement Plant Plan Sparks Land Rights Dispute
Host communities of the moribund Nigercem in Ebonyi oppose the state's new cement plant, citing threats to land rights and existing legal agreements. They demand broad consultation.
FG Lauds Dangote Cement's Impact in Benue Communities
Minister Dele Alake commended Dangote Cement for fulfilling its Community Development Agreement in Gboko, Benue, with new water projects and scholarships. Read about the N28.8 million initiative.
AI Will Reshape Cross-Border Payments in Africa, Says Fintech CEO
Omolade Samuel Oke, CEO of Internopay, details how AI and CBDCs will transform Africa's financial landscape, enabling seamless cross-border trade and true inclusion. Discover the future of fintech.
Navy Chief Calls Lake Chad Border Deployment Vital for Security
Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, states securing Nigeria's North-Eastern border is challenging but crucial for territorial integrity and controlling Lake Chad waterways. Read the full report.
Suicide Bomber Arrested, IED Materials Seized in Borno
Nigerian troops arrest a suspected suicide bomber, recover IED-making materials in Borno. Operation aims to secure border communities and disrupt terrorist networks. Read the full report.
Egbin Power's Football Initiative Fosters Community Unity, Growth
Egbin Power Plc reaffirms its commitment to inclusive development through its annual football tournament, a key PCSR initiative empowering youth and strengthening community bonds in its host areas. Discover how the GenCo is investing in sustainable growth
Bluebulb Wins Finance Excellence Award at 2025 PBN Awards
Bluebulb, a cross-border payments fintech, has won the Finance Excellence Award at the 2025 PBN Awards. The award recognises its work in removing barriers for African businesses in global trade. Read more about this achievement.
Akpabio Donates Fishing Boats to Akwa Ibom Women
Senate President Godswill Akpabio boosts livelihoods in Akwa Ibom by donating 10 fully-equipped fishing boats to women and cooperatives in riverine communities. Read more.
Dangote Cement Triples Bursary to N30m in Benue
Dangote Cement Plc has increased its scholarship fund for Benue host communities from N10m to N30m, benefiting over 230 students. Learn about the expanded reach and commitment to education.
Troops rescue abducted victim, recover items in Kano
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued a kidnap victim and recovered stolen items in a fierce gun battle along the Kano-Katsina border. Read the full details of the security operation.
Thailand, Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire After Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following deadly border clashes that displaced nearly one million people. The truce took effect on Saturday, 27 December. Read the full details.
Football Meets Tech: KRI's Skills Drive for Nigerian Youth
Kavod Relief Initiative partners with GICD in Jos, replacing cash prizes with laptops and tech training for adolescents. Discover how sports is a gateway to digital empowerment.
OneDosh Launches Borderless Payments in US and Nigeria
OneDosh launches its cross-border payments platform in the US and Nigeria, using stablecoin tech for instant, low-cost international transfers. The service is live in 49 US states, with New York coming soon.
Reps Enforce PIA to Protect Oil-Producing Communities
The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities commits to enforcing the Petroleum Industry Act, ensuring oil-producing areas get their full benefits. Read about the new oversight and funding model.
One Dead in Israeli Strikes on South Lebanon
Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon, killing one person. Tensions escalate despite 2024 ceasefire. Read the latest on the border conflict and disarmament efforts.
Sujimoto's ₦20tr Plan to Tackle Terrorism, Banditry
Sujimoto Group unveils a ₦20 trillion integrated plan combining fortified border security with large-scale agriculture to combat Nigeria's insecurity. The strategy aims to tackle terrorism and banditry by linking safety with economic growth.
Customs Seizes N2bn Goods, Disrupts Ogun Smuggling Networks
Nigeria Customs Service Ogun 1 Command intercepts drugs, rice, and petrol worth over N2bn, handing cannabis to NDLEA. Acting CAC Oladapo Afeni vows continued vigilance.
Enugu Denies Report of Ceding Border Town to Kogi
Enugu State Government refutes false online claims that Ette community was ceded to Kogi by the National Boundary Commission. Officials urge calm and dismiss the report as fake news.
Anambra Communities Lament Destructive Sand Dredging
Aguleri communities in Anambra East decry sand dredgers' destructive activities near Agbanabo Ezu na Omambala riverbank, lamenting the absence of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
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