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Remo Stars have taken the top spot ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League mid-season break after beating Akwa United 2-1. The win puts them three points clear of their rivals, setting up an exciting finish to the season.
Residents of towns along the Nigeria-Niger border are living in fear over a brewing row, as tensions rise between communities and leaders from both countries. Local residents have disputed claims by Niger leaders that French troops are being deployed to Nigeria.
The Auditor-General has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of misappropriating N2.73 trillion in interest payments from Ways and Means advances, raising concerns over irregularities in managing government funds.
Nigeria's new currency deal with China could undermine the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by creating an uneven playing field for African countries. The agreement, which allows Nigerian businesses to pay Chinese prices using yuan, has raised concerns among AfCFTA advocates.
