The Republic of Niger’s military authorities have imposed stringent restrictions on goods originating from Nigeria, citing rising security concerns in the region. Colonel Mohamed Yacouba Siddo, Customs Formalities Corporation Officer, issued the directive, which was later circulated on social

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested the approval of the National Assembly for the deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin as part of a regional peacekeeping operation. The President’s letter, dated December 8, 2025, was read