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President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged security forces to show restraint, distinguishing peaceful protesters from armed rioters. However, rights group Iran Human Rights says at least 27 protesters have been killed, while Iranian media report 15 deaths, including members of the security forces.

Despite December’s raid, the U.S. State Department said refugee operations remain intact, noting that more Afrikaners arrived in the U.S. in December than in any previous month, with higher numbers expected in January.

By Peter Egwuatu  The Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Manager Index, PMI report, has indicated that the Nigeria private sector remained in sustained growth at the end of 2025 as improvements in customer demand fed through to higher new orders, output and purchasing activity. The report for December 2025 stated that employment also increased, but the rate of job […] The post Private sector remains in growth territory in 2025 —Stanbic IBTC PMI  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Thousands of retirees under the African Alliance insurance annuity scheme will undergo a fresh verification as Leadway Assurance Company Limited begins validating annuitants’ records following the transfer of the insurer’s annuity portfolio. The post Leadway validates ex-African Alliance retirees appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Renowned economist, Bismarck Rewane, has warned that Nigeria must brace for challenging economic conditions ahead, despite earlier optimism about a capital market boom, as falling crude oil prices and global uncertainties threaten the country's fiscal stability. The post ‘Each drop in oil price translates to fiscal deficit for Nigeria’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has signed new handling contracts with major airlines for the provision of total handling solutions. The post NAHCO, airlines seal pact as SAHCO reaffirms commitment to service delivery appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Nigeria’s push toward off-grid electricity solutions, particularly solar mini-grids and standalone renewable systems, is helping to reduce energy poverty in underserved and rural communities. The post Off-grid push expands power access amid grid fragility appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

…Special economic zones generate $500m export revenue, 20,000 jobs By Progress Godfrey Nigeria recorded a N12 trillion trade surplus in the first half of 2025 as non-oil exports grew by 21 percent to $12.8 billion, signaling a strong export rebound driven by policy reforms under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. The performance reflects a […] The post Nigeria records N12trn trade surplus, 21% non-oil export growth — Trade Ministry appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr Oshoba said the increase in revenue lends credence to Apapa Command’s position as the country’s leading revenue-generating customs formation. The post Apapa Customs generates N2.93trn in 2025 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) said the country can generate up to $10 billion yearly from the cashew value chain if the sector is properly harnessed and developed. The post Cashew value chain can earn Nigeria $10 billion yearly, says NCAN appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.