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Concentrating control of Venezuela’s oil industry with the US government could ultimately backfire.
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Outrage trails the killing of two Nigerians, Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo, in South Africa, bringing the total number of such deaths this year to eigh Read More: https://punchng.com/safrica-silent-as-outrage-trails-killing-of-two-nigerians/
The Nigeria High Commission in London clarifies that the approved passport admin fee is £20, not £70, and will refund £50 to affected applicants. Read More: https://punchng.com/passport-uk-mission-clarifies-70-fee-refunds-50/
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The NDLEA has intercepted opioids, synthetic cannabis and other illicit drugs concealed in bread and music speakers in operations across several states. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-uncovers-opioids-in-bread-arrests-real-estate-agent/
“Despite external shocks, monetary policy in 1H’26 [half-year 2026] remained on a cautious easing path, with our expectation of two rate cuts for the year [2026] still intact following the first reduction in March 2026, which lowered the policy rate to 14.0%”.
Lagos generates over 13,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, creating an environmental emergency. This is a call to redefine the crisis as an economic opportu Read More: https://punchng.com/redefining-lagos-waste-crisis/
