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Nigeria Kidnapping Crisis Raises Nearly $6 Million
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— Aug 26, 2026
Across Nigeria, a surge in kidnappings and attacks by bandits and Boko Haram-linked groups is destabilizing regions from the northwest to the northeast, with schools repeatedly targeted and communities left vulnerable. SBM Intelligence data show 7,825 people kidnapped and nearly 7.78 billion naira ($5.8 million) in ransom paid over July 2025–June 2026, underscoring how criminal networks are funding themselves and eroding public trust, while authorities pledge rescues and action against ransom networks.
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Scores killed in northwest Nigeria attacks
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— Jul 23, 2026
Armed gangs killed at least 20 people in Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria, during raids between 3pm and 4pm local time, reflecting a surge in bandit violence that includes kidnapping and theft across the region. Security forces also killed several suspected bandits in Kwara State and a broader crisis tied to Boko Haram and ransom demands is driving continued violence.
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Fed Raises Rates, Signals Further 2026 Hike
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RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman amid rising inflation risks linked to crude oil prices, with SBI Ecowrap signaling a higher chance of rate hikes as oil crosses $100 a barrel. The meetings precede the RBI’s October 5–7, 2026 MPC policy review, following India’s 7.8% Q1 GDP growth and a kept repo rate of 5.25% in August.
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I-T Dept urged to ease taxpayers, curb evasion
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— Jul 24, 2026
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the Income Tax Department to balance convenience for honest taxpayers with firm action against evasion, calling tax certainty an economic imperative. She reiterated the five Rs—recognise, respond, redress, reflect, and reform—while highlighting the revamped Income Tax Act 2025 and a strengthened e-filing system to reduce disputes and improve processing timelines, including notes on appeals and refunds.
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Federal Court Dismisses Pro-Abortion Groups’ Lawsuit Seeking To Ensure Access To Public Funds
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