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Falconets Resume Camping in April for Crucial U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Against Malawi

Noble Onyeagoro
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, will resume training in April to prepare for their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Malawi, following their 3–1 aggregate victory over Senegal....

How OFAC Sanctions Interact With Nigeria’s Counter-Insurgency Architecture

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OFAC sanctions Nigeria counter-insurgency dynamics have become increasingly intertwined as US financial blacklists target individuals allegedly linked to extremist networks. While Washington freezes assets and restricts global dollar access, Nigeria’s domestic security and financial intelligence architecture determines whether those designations translate into operational disruption on the ground....

US Sanctions Eight Nigerians Over Boko Haram, Cybercrime Links

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US sanctions Nigerians Boko Haram designations have expanded, as Washington froze the assets of eight Nigerian nationals accused of terrorism financing and cybercrime. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said the individuals were added to its Specially Designated Nationals list, blocking property under US jurisdiction and restricting financial transactions....

Tinubu Urges South Sudan Peace, Pledges Nigeria Support for Gulf of Guinea Task Force

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Tinubu South Sudan peace push took centre stage at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, where Nigeria called for the immediate release of opposition figures and deeper national dialogue in South Sudan. The president also pledged infrastructure and operational support for the Combined Maritime Task Force in the Gulf of Guinea....

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