…themselves. Imagine our closeness to the Sahel and the difficult terrain around the Lake Chad. Imagine the Niger Delta militancy and the challenge of navigating the creeks by regular forces. We have such peculiar problems that require strategic solutions. Take the example of a State with a difficult terrain with its ow…

…because they will now be trading with countries, trading with Niger, trading with Chad, trading with Burkina Faso, trading with Southern Sudan, trading with Northern Cameroon, trading with Central African Republic... The North is the next business destination of Nigeria," the President stated. The President's claim, ho…

…from Nigeria following the conclusion of a joint counterterrorism operation in the Lake Chad Basin, a senior American general has confirmed.General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander of US Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, disclosed this at a press briefing held on the sidelines of the African Chiefs of Defence Conf…

…because they will now be trading with countries, trading with Niger, trading with Chad, trading with Burkina Faso, trading with Southern Sudan, trading with Northern Cameroon, trading with Central African Republic… The North is the next business destination of Nigeria.” He also cited the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeli…

…This referendum comes after several other African countries, including Zimbabwe and Chad, amended their constitutions in recent years to extend term lengths, remove age limits or strengthen powers of the executive. AFP

…Nigeria to Niger Republic and Benin Republic respectively.Atiku had named Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Benin Republic as countries whose shared borders with Nigeria he intended to restore. Tunji-Ojo rejected that framing, particularly regarding Cameroon. He said the closures at Banki and Amchidé were not products of the 2…

…earlier reported that gunmen shot and killed APC Chairman Ishaq Yunusa along the Itobe-Ochadamu Expressway in Kogi State on Thursday.Armed attackers emerged from the surrounding bush and opened fire on motorists at about 5 pm, leaving a vehicle abandoned on the highway.Kogi State Police confirmed the attack and launche…

…groups, including affiliates of the Islamic State and al-Qaeda operating across the Lake Chad basin and the wider Sahel region.Niger under Junta ruleGeneral Abdourahamane Tchiani has led Niger's military government since July 2023, when soldiers seized power and detained the elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. Since the…

…security environment cannot be divorced from developments across the Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin. “As Atiku rightly acknowledged, Nigeria shares borders with Niger, Chad, and Cameroon. While the region continues to confront terrorism, violent extremism and transnational organised crime have proven to be domestic dist…

…operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS, in the Lake Chad Basin. Anderson said the strike dealt a significant blow to ISIS leadership both in Nigeria and globally.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He added that Nigeria had been "very active…

…to unemployment among young people. “The Northern states is bordering Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Benin Republic. “And you close all those borders. All our young men who are doing trading between these countries, they carry goods across, they do this and that, all what we call transborder trade is a legitimate business,” At…

…new visa. Australia reveals options for foreigners who want to extend their stay. Photo ChadwickImagesHowever, the options available depend heavily on each person's individual circumstances, particularly the conditions attached to their current visa.Australia: Check your visa before you actThe government stressed that…

…serves customers in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Niger, Chad, Gabon, Seychelles, Madagascar, the Republic of Congo and the DRC.The companies tested Starlink Mobile’s messaging and data capabilities in Kenya in March 2026, including areas outside Airtel’s terrestrial coverage.The DRC has now…

Chadian murder suspect who fled to Nigeria is arrested in Kano and repatriated The Nigeria Police Force, through operatives of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has arrested and repatriated Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, a Chadian national wanted by authorities in N'Djamena in connection with the m#rder of an…

…Western and Central Africa stood out with significant growth in passenger arrivals. Chad, Cabo Verde, and Sierra Leone recorded 25 percent, 24 percent, and 23 percent growth respectively in aviation passenger arrivals in Q1 2026. On the flip side, three countries in the region recorded declines. São Tomé and Príncipe s…

Chad and the Republic of the Congo have announced plans to open their borders to all African nationals, including Nigerians, from January 1, 2027Both countries cited African integration and the free movement of people as key reasons behind the decisionsThe two African countries join a growing list of destinations where…

…Nigeria’s strategic position at the intersection of West Africa, the Sahel, the Lake Chad Basin, the Gulf of Guinea and the wider Atlantic world made the country’s peace and stability important to the region. “Our position means that peace in Nigeria has consequences far beyond Nigeria. It also means that religious com…

…valuable lessons for addressing agricultural challenges in Northern Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. “In Yangling, often referred to as China’s ‘Agricultural Silicon Valley,’ we witnessed the seamless integration of modern technology with traditional farming. “For example, we observed advanced water-saving irrigation…

…political, economic, and security engagement with countries in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin, while proposing a development compact to address the region’s security and development challenges. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call on Saturday in Maiduguri, Borno State, a…

…in the Loess Plateau could provide valuable lessons for Northern Nigeria and the Lake Chad region. He also identified China’s zero-tariff policy for products from 53 African countries as a major opportunity for Nigeria to expand agricultural exports to the Chinese market. He said commodities including sesame, ginger, c…

…devices obtained during a recent offensive against the terrorist group in the Lake Chad region. The wanted ISAWP leaders. [Credit: Nigerian Army]According to the military, their identities were obtained after a forensic exploitation of the recovered devices, including high-value intelligence materials and a camcorder.…

…suffered an 83 per cent cut to £24m. Other African countries, comprising Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Eritrea, Eswatini, Guinea, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Namibia, Niger, Senegal, Seychelles, and the Gambia, including West Africa Department, saw a 31.4 per cent aid cut to £1.9 million from £2.77…

…of the main leader of the Venezuelan opposition, Nobel peace laureate Maria Corina Machado, who has said she will not obstruct the process. Venezuela, a country that has the world’s largest proven oil reserves but an economy in shambles, has been in a state of even bigger flux since US forces deposed Maduro. Devastatin…

…labour regulations restricting the recruitment of domestic workers from Nigeria, Kenya, Chad and several other African countries. The reports stated that the Kuwait Ministry of Interior issued a circular aimed at strengthening oversight of the domestic labour sector through revised administrative procedures.However, th…

…the network's activities, and support ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the Lake Chad region. A comprehensive investigation report is expected to be submitted upon the conclusion of the ongoing inquiry. by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 7:59 AM | Share this Story