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Nigeria's authorities issued a flood alert for 14 of the country's 36 states on Wednesday as heavy rains intensify the seasonal flooding risk. The alert warns of moderate flooding expected over the coming days during the peak rainy season, affecting millions across multiple regions.

Rescued students reunited with their families in Nigeria's Oyo State on Wednesday following their release after months of captivity.

Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications company, is accepting compensation claims from consumers and small businesses affected by a major outage last week, requiring customers to submit individual claim forms and provide proof of losses, according to ABC News Australia. Consumer advocates argue the case-by-case assessment process...

Nigeria announced it is compiling details of citizens recently deported from South Africa to formally demand financial compensation, while South Africa's government has rejected the demand. The dispute stems from mass deportations of Nigerian nationals, a recurring source of bilateral tension between Africa's two largest...

According to Africanews, Nigeria's Orimedu coastline is experiencing severe land degradation that is destroying homes and eliminating fishing-based livelihoods for local communities. Africanews reports that residents have been forced to abandon properties and seek alternative sources of income as the erosion continues.

Students abducted in May by Islamic militants in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo State were rescued and are receiving medical treatment, according to the local government on Friday.