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Nigeria is asserting that it is owed over $11 million by Benin and Togo for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025. This claim comes from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), which has underscored the growing tensions in cross-border energy transactions. Despite having established bilateral agreements that ensure a consistent supply of power to its neighbors, the payment behavior of these countries has been less than encouraging. Intriguingly, while Togo has failed to make any payments, Benin…

A devastating earthquake, centered in Myanmar, has caused widespread destruction across Southeast Asia, leading to the loss of over 140 lives in the region, as reported by state media sources. Buildings have been toppled, and the impact has reverberated far beyond Myanmar's borders. Thailand also felt the quake's tremors, resulting in at least nine fatalities in Bangkok alone. According to Bangkok's Deputy Governor, eight individuals were tragically killed when a building under construction collapsed, while the ninth victim…