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Namibia Rejects Starlink Licence Application, Citing Regulatory Process

Namibia has declined an application from Starlink to operate its satellite internet services within the country, marking another regulatory hurdle for the fast-expanding global provider. According to a notice published in the government gazette on March 23, the application for both a telecommunications service licence and access to radio spectrum was rejected by the Communications…

Nigeria’s Power Crisis Deepens as DisCos Record ₦2.4 Trillion Losses in Two Years

Nigeria’s electricity challenges are worsening, with power distribution companies recording massive financial losses that are further destabilising the already fragile sector. Recent data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission shows that electricity distribution companies, commonly known as DisCos, lost a combined ₦2.349 trillion between 2024 and 2025 due to persistent billing inefficiencies and weak revenue…

Nigeria Customs Intercepts ₦3.398 Billion Worth of Codeine Syrup Hidden in Containers at Apapa Port

The Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown on illicit drug trafficking, intercepting codeine syrup shipments worth ₦3.398 billion at Apapa Port in Lagos. According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Isah Sulaiman, the operation was carried out by officers of the Apapa Area Command in collaboration with…

Estonia Backs U.S. Amid NATO Divide Over Iran Crisis and Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Estonia has signaled its willingness to support the United States after several NATO allies declined to join Washington’s efforts amid rising tensions with Iran. Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur made the position clear while calling for stronger unity between the United States and its European partners, at a time when divisions within NATO are becoming…

IRGC Confirms Death of Basij Commander as Israel Claims Killing of Top Iranian Officials in Tehran Strikes

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has confirmed the death of Gholamreza Soleimani, hours after Israel announced that it had killed both the Basij leader and a senior Iranian security official during a wave of airstrikes on Tehran. In a statement carried by Tasnim News Agency, the IRGC said Soleimani was killed in what it described as…

Nigerian Government Declares March 19 and 20 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The announcement was made in an official statement signed by Magdalene Ajani, confirming that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, approved the holidays on behalf of the federal government. Eid-el-Fitr marks the end…

Russia Sends 13 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Iran via Azerbaijan Amid Regional Tensions

Russia has delivered 13 tons of humanitarian aid intended for Iran, transporting the shipment through Azerbaijan as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. According to a statement from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, the humanitarian cargo consisted mainly of medicines and medical supplies. The aid was flown to Azerbaijan before being…

Nigerian Government Warns Content Creators Over Unauthorized Filming of People in Public

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a warning to content creators who record and publish videos of unsuspecting individuals in public spaces, stating that such actions could lead to legal consequences under Nigeria’s data protection and privacy laws. In a statement released on March 13, the commission expressed concern over the growing trend of…

Israel Reportedly Running Low on Ballistic Missile Interceptors Amid War With Iran

Reports have emerged suggesting that Israel may be facing a shortage of ballistic missile interceptors as its conflict with Iran continues to intensify. According to information cited by Semafor, Israeli officials recently informed the United States that the country’s supply of interceptors used to stop long-range missiles is becoming critically low. U.S. officials familiar with…