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Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses k!ll eight

…an empty kindergarten.The attacks form part of what Kyiv describes as its "long-range sanctions" campaign, which has increasingly targeted Russian infrastructure in response to years of missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the warehouses were used to supply sanction…

world-news by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 30 views
Find out more as BDCs risk suspension as CBN enforces new 24-hour FX rule

…of the utilisation period."Operators who fail to meet this obligation face regulatory sanctions, including forfeiture of the outstanding foreign exchange balance and suspension of access to the NFEM, according to Vanguard.The guidance also requires BDCs to disclose any unused foreign exchange from the preceding week wh…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 32 views
2027 polls: NNPP raises concerns about potential misuse of state police

…professional training, independent complaints mechanisms, judicial oversight and severe sanctions against political misuse. He maintained that security institutions must remain impartial and serve all Nigerians irrespective of political affiliation, ethnicity, religion or social status. “Nigeria deserves security insti…

General News by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 28 views
Jimoh Ibrahim is uninformed: UN intervenes in nation’s internal affairs, by Owei Lakemfa

…of its Charter. The UN Security Council, under Article 41 of the UN Charter, can impose sanctions on a country unable to protect its populations or that endangers them. If these fail, Article 42 states that: “Should the Security Council consider that measures provided for in Article 41 would be inadequate or have prove…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 33 views
Dollar to Naira Exchange: CBN issues fresh guidelines for BDCs on FX purchases, announces portal

…The apex bank warned that failure to adhere strictly to the guidelines would attract sanctions. “All authorized dealer banks and licensed Bureau de Change (BDC) operators are hereby informed that, further to the circular dated 10 February 2026 allowing BDCs to access foreign exchange from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 31 views
Argentina stars try to blame their own fans for Falklands banner display as FIFA launches probe

…Democrat leader Ed Davey argued that Argentina's players should face sporting sanctions. "In August 2024 Rodri and Àlvaro Morata were rightly banned for one match for singing 'Gibraltar is Spain.' "Now the Argentine players who celebrated with the 'Falklands are Argentine' banner must be barred from the final."Under F…

Sports by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 35 views
UK unveils sanctions against Sudan gold networks

UK unveils sanctions against Sudan gold networks Britain on Thursday, July 16, imposed sanctions on 11 individuals and entities accused of financing Sudan's civil war through illicit gold trading and financial networks, saying the measures are intended to disrupt funding for both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the…

world-news by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 37 views
Oil price reverses gains, falls 0.8% despite escalating US-Iran hostilities

…monitoring developments around the Strait of Hormuz and the potential impact of further sanctions and military action on global energy markets. “I do not expect any major upward review in the local pump price of petrol because oil price is still significantly lower than the level we had during the war,” he said. For Ni…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 27 views
Tinubu to attend UN General Assembly in September

…by radical Islamists. Critics warned that the designation could pave the way for future sanctions. Tinubu subsequently said his administration was willing to work with the United States to improve security in the country.

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 27 views
Kwara cracks down on illegal roadblocks, fee collection

…haulage fees without authorisation or erecting illegal roadblocks across the state risk sanctions as it begins the implementation of a digital haulage fee payment system. The government said the initiative, introduced through the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service, is part of broader tax reforms aimed at improving re…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 31 views
Former Chelsea and Arsenal striker Nicolas Anelka reveals the reason he was expelled from the 2010 World Cup by France

…and scored 14 goals for his country, never represented France again. The heavy-handed sanctions marked the end of an era for several key veterans of the squad, forcing a complete rebuild of the national team program under subsequent management. by Linda Ikeji at 14/07/2026 11:34 AM | Share this Story

Sports by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 30 views
Customs blame N34tn duty waivers for revenue losses

…agencies in Abuja. At the same session, the committee threatened to invoke sanctions against the heads of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, the Industrial Training Fund, the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, and other agencies for failing to honour its in…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 31 views
Putin likely to escalate Ukraine War despite Trump's peace push, new report says

…on what they call a momentum shift in the war, with some calling for additional economic sanctions to force Putin to end the conflict. Ukraine's recent successes, however, have made Putin more angry and more determined to give a tough response, according to the person who meets Putin regularly. Russian forces have laun…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 35 views
Russia to challenge World Athletics ban at the Court of Arbitration for sport

…Coe stated that the governing body's Council has been methodical in reviewing the sanctions and identifying eventual conditional pathways back into international competition.However, Coe explained that the original decision remains justified to protect the integrity and fairness of their competitions, noting that no ta…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 32 views
Iran targets US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes

…cease-fire agreement. He cited not only the latest US military strikes, but renewed oil sanctions, violations of Iranian "adjustments" in the Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli attacks against Lebanon. "The era of bullying and extortion is over," Qalibaf said in a post on X. "We don't fold." Iranian media earlier reported e…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 35 views
CBN warns against rejecting standard N100 notes

…that rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote is a violation of the law and could attract sanctions."The CBN strongly cautions individuals, businesses, financial institutions, and other economic agents against rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote. Such rejection constitutes a violation of the provisions of the CBN Act and…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 34 views
A waste of time dealing with Iran; ceasefire over' - Trump declares

…of “major” breaches of their memorandum of understanding, including by reinstating oil sanctions and “violating Iranian adjustments in the strait”. Washington revoked sanction waivers on Iranian oil sales, raising pressure on Tehran as it negotiates over a final settlement to the conflict. The US Treasury Department ca…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 35 views
Police impound 195 vehicles for registration, number plates violation

…or any other form of misconduct during the exercise would face severe disciplinary sanctions. Giwa also urged motorists operating unregistered vehicles or using covered, defaced, obscured, unauthorised, or improperly affixed number plates except as permitted by law to desist immediately and comply with all applicable r…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 37 views
How US is using cash and threats to dump migrants in Africa

…or to tighten visas for foreigners, countries were given metrics to reach to avoid the sanctions, one former State Department official told AFP. Some were not necessarily controversial: requests to share data on known criminals, encourage people not to overstay their visas, work with the US to receive their own nationa…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 40 views
Mile 2-Apapa highway gridlock: Police, LASTMA, FRSC, others helpless

…to achieving lasting solutions. The NPA spokesman, however, admitted that enforcing sanctions against erring tanker operators remains difficult, alleging that attempts to discipline them are often met with threats of industrial action. "Anytime the government wants to take action, they threaten to stop lifting fuel, an…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 34 views
The Miami startup building blockchain settlement rails for African governments

…that, we have built a compliance infrastructure that includes identity verification, sanctions screening, know-your-customer (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML) controls, and Travel Rule compliance-everything regulators and central banks require to operate securely. Africa and the broader Global South present a major op…

Business by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 41 views
National Security: Beyond the Headlines

…coordination, and enhanced international cooperation. Financial intelligence, sanctions implementation, beneficial ownership transparency, and asset tracing are today as important in disrupting terrorist networks as conventional military operations. The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service are eq…

Crime by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 39 views
US will be paying close attention to Nigeria's 2027 election' -Congressman

…with international religious freedom obligations, reviews of US security assistance and sanctions, evaluations of humanitarian support, and measures taken by Nigerian authorities to protect vulnerable communities and prosecute those responsible for attacks.

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 36 views
US to closely monitor Nigeria's 2027 elections - Congressman

…compliance with international religious freedom obligations, U.S. security assistance, sanctions, humanitarian support, and measures taken by the Nigerian government to protect vulnerable communities and prosecute perpetrators of attacks. PUNCH Online also reports that the US House Appropriations Committee in April 202…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 34 views
Analysts say Trump's Turkey visit may unlock fighter jet deal

…expelled Turkey from its F-35 fighter jet programme in 2019 and imposed CAATSA sanctions a year later, hampering Turkish defence projects and souring ties. "The CAATSA issue must be resolved. The US needs to take steps both regarding the F-35 and the engines for KAAN. KAAN's engines are currently awaiting approval in t…

Politics by nigerianewsfeed · 3 mons ago · 0 comments · 32 views
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