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ECOWAS imposes more sanctions on Niger

Abuja, Aug. 8, 2023 – ECOWAS has imposed further sanctions on Niger Republic following the coup leaders’ refusal to abide by its ultimatum. Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential Spokesman, told State House correspondents on Tuesday that more sanctions had been imposed on Niger and allied countries He did not give the details, but said the sanctions would be carried out through the Central Bank of Nigeria. ECOWAS, had on July 30, given a seven-day ultimatum to the junta to restore democracy and reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum or risk sanctions, including possible …

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CPPE warns ECOWAS against military action in Niger Republic

Lagos, Aug. 8, 2023 – The Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), a private think-tank in Lagos, has advised ECOWAS against military force to eject the junta and restore democracy in Niger Republic. Dr Muda Yusuf, its Chief Executive, gave the advice in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday. He said that although Nigeria, as the current chairman of ECOWAS, held enormous leadership responsibility in the sub-region, but it should tread softly. He said any contemplation of military intervention should take into consideration the wider social, economic, welfare and …

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NUSA mourns as Nigerian kills fellow countryman

By Peter Ejiofor London, Aug. 8, 2023 – The Nigerian community in South Africa has again been thrown into mourning after a fight between two friends resulted in the demise of one in Bloemfontein, Freestate, on Aug. 2. A statement by Habib Miller, the National Publicity Secretary, Nigeria Union South Africa (NUSA), said this on Tuesday. According to the statement, witnesses in the province said  the problem started when Vitalis Nwaguba, from Ogwa Mbaitoli town in Imo State, won an undisclosed amount of money through a sport betting platform. His friend, …

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ECOWAS leaders hold 2nd extraordinary summit on Niger on Aug. 10

Abuja, Aug. 7, 2023 – ECOWAS Leaders are to hold their second extraordinary summit on the political situation in Niger Republic on Aug. 10, 2023. The first extraordinary meeting was held in Abuja on Sunday, July 30, 2023. The ECOWAS leaders will be discussing the next line of actions to take on recent developments in Niger following the expiration of their seven-day ultimatum to the coup leaders.    ECOWAS leaders had warned the coup leaders that they would take all necessary measures to sack the junta if democracy was not …

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Air France suspends flights to Mali, Burkina Faso

Lagos, Aug. 7, 2023 – Air France, the French national carrier, has suspended its flights to and from Bamako in Mali, Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. The airline announced the suspension on Monday and said the suspension would last till August 11. According to Reuters, this is coming a day after Niger’s military rulers announced the closure of the country’s airspace due to the “threat of intervention”. “The closure of Niger’s airspace dramatically widens the area over which most commercial flights between Europe and southern Africa cannot fly,” FlightRadar24, a flight …

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France refuses severance of diplomatic ties with Niger

Lagos, Aug. 5, 2023 – France has refused to accept the announcement by the military junta in Niger Republic to severe the two countries’ official relations. The coup leaders in Niger Republic, led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, had on Thursday, announced severance of diplomatic relations with France and ECOWAS countries due to their refusal to recognise the government. But France said it was not favourably disposed to the severance of the relationship because the current government in Niger Republic is illegal. “The legal framework of France’s defence agreement with Niger …

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Niger coup leaders go for broke

By Paul Ejime Abuja, Aug. 4, 2023 – Following apparent breakdown in negotiations with an ECOWAS delegation, the Niger coup leaders have severed diplomatic relations with France, Nigeria, Togo and U.S. They announced on National television that the contract of their Ambassadors in those countries have been terminated. In a quick response Paris said only a legitimate government can cut diplomatic ties. Niger’s elected President Mohamed Bazoum is detained by the coup makers, who deposed him on July 26, 2023. Nigeria, current Chairman, Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and …

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Biden calls for release of Bazoum, Niger President

Lagos, Aug. 3, 2023 – US President Joe Biden on Thursday called for immediate release of Niger’s elected President Mohamed Bazoum and for the country’s democracy to be preserved. “I call for President Bazoum and his family to be immediately released, and for the preservation of Niger’s hard-earned democracy,” Biden said in a statement Thursday, the 63rd anniversary of Niger’s independence. “In this critical moment, the United States stands with the people of Niger to honor our decades-long partnership rooted in shared democratic values and support for civilian-led governance,” he said. …

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UK agency approves naira for financing transactions

London, July 18, 2023 – Britain’s export finance agency will add the naira to its list of “pre-approved currencies” for financing transactions This will enable the agency to provide financing for transactions with Nigerian businesses denominated in the local currency. The naira will become one of three West African currencies that has pre-approved for its programme of funding transactions that promote trade with Britain, the agency said. Britain voted in 2016 to leave the European Union and this has forced London to rethink its trade ties with the rest of …

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Seychelles announces tougher border control on Nigerians

Lagos, July 16, 2023 – Seychelles has announced tougher border controls that will see tourists with Nigerian passports go through increased screening before they are granted entry. This development is coming after reports of drug trafficking and fraudulent activities by some Nigerian passport holders. Ahmed Afif, Seychelles Vice President, told reporters on Thursday that Nigerians with diplomatic passports and active work or residency licences issued by the island nation will be permitted entry. “For the others, the government will keep its eyes open and Seychelles Electronic Border System, (SEBS), will …


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