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According to a new mid-2025 report from Numbeo, South Africa and Nigeria lead Africa’s list of countries with the highest crime index.  The findings reflect how citizens, expatriates, and visitors perceive safety in their countries from petty theft and robbery to violent attacks and political unrest. What the Crime Index…

The United States has entered the second week of its government shutdown, and there’s still no sign of a breakthrough between President Donald Trump’s Republican Party and the Democrats.  What began as a standoff over expiring health care subsidies has now grown into a full-blown political crisis, leaving millions of…

Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu has taken a financial hit, with his net worth falling by $301 million in just 24 hours after a reassessment of his debt profile. The review, which looked at his liabilities and the value of his stakes in publicly listed firms, cut his fortune down…

The Niger State Police Command has begun enforcing tinted glass permits, warning motorists without valid permits of sanctions. Officers were stationed at key points in Minna to check vehicles and ensure compliance. Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Elleman, said the exercise is not to punish motorists but to strengthen…

The naira has made a strong comeback, closing at ₦1,455.23 per dollar on the official foreign exchange market.  This marks a 1.36% gain from the ₦1,475.34 recorded on September 30, making it the currency’s strongest performance so far in 2025. This is also the first time since May 2024 that…