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PM Modi condoles death of former Nigerian President Buhari, praises his wisdom, warmth

In a post on X, Modi expressed his grief over the recent demise of the 82-yr-old Nigerian leader, remembering his unwavering commitment to fostering a friendship with India.

US pressuring African countries to accept Venezuelan deportees, says Nigeria

Trump administration this week asked 5 African presidents visiting White House to take in migrants from other countries when deported by the US, two officials said.

Two Nigerian nationals held for possession of drugs worth 11.58 crore in Maharashtra’s Palghar

The accused were found with cocaine, mephedrone & chemicals used to manufacture drugs. They have been charged under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

UK Minister vows to bolster security ties with Nigeria

Their discussions centred around reaffirming the UK's commitment to the existing Security and Defence Partnership between the two nations, as well as addressing shared security concerns in the region.

Most foreigners deported by India in 2023-24 were from Nigeria, Bangladesh—Home ministry annual report

2,331 foreigners were deported during the 2023-24 period, of which, 1,470 were from Nigeria, 411 from Bangladesh & 78 from Uganda. Over 98 lakh foreigners visited India.

PM Modi to be awarded Grand Commander of the Order of Niger, ‘Key’ to Abuja

This is the 17th international award presented to the Prime Minister. He is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions in Nigeria as part of a 5-day tour to Nigeria and South America.

Nigeria and Ghana are training people to run global scams. US has lost billions to them

Hustle kingdom fraudsters sometimes justify their actions as seeking restitution for past injustices, such as the slave trade, economic exploitation and colonialism.

Nigerian startup is using microgrids to produce reliable electricity

With no upfront costs for customers, ICE Commercial Power’s rooftop solar energy systems allow local businesses to connect to clean energy on a pay-as-they-go basis.

France’s ‘social cleansing’ of the homeless ahead of Olympics & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

18 killed, 48 injured after suspected suicide bombings at wedding, hospital & funeral in Nigeria

According to a local state emergency management agency, the attacks in Borno were carried out by suspected suicide bombers.

On Camera

India’s TRP ecosystem needs a reset. Time to end BARC monopoly

A ratings monopoly in India has led to lack of technological variation, resulting in sluggish systems detached from market dynamics.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.