AFRICA

US Provides $6.5m for Flood Related Humanitarian Needs in Nigeria

USAID is providing more than $6.5 million to the International Organization for Migration to address flood-related humanitarian needs across Nigeria.

2 weeks ago

Petrol Price Hike: Shettima Meets with Deputy Oil Minister Lokpobiri, NNPC Boss Kyari 

Nigeria's deputy oil minister Lokpobiri claims government is not fixing petrol prices as the sector is already deregulated.

2 weeks ago

Maiduguri Safe, Not Under Threat of Flooding, Says Borno Government

Bprno's government has assured the residents of Maiduguri and environs that the area cannot be submerged by water.

2 weeks ago

In Beijing, Tinubu Lauds $280bn Economic Trade Partnership Growth Between Africa and China

Tinubu in Beijing has described the $280 billion Economic Trade Partnership growth between Africa and China as exponential.

2 weeks ago

NDLEA Dismisses Allegations of Lopsided Appointments, Nepotism as Baseless

NDLEA has described as baseless, allegations of nepotism and favouritism in appointing its Directors, Commanders and other top officials.

2 weeks ago

Burkina Faso Issues New Passports Without ECOWAS Logo Amid Withdrawal from Regional Bloc

Burkina Faso unveiled new biometric passports without the ECOWAS logo after announcing its official departure from the regional bloc.

2 weeks ago

Dangote Refinery: We Cannot Influence Petrol Price in Nigeria As Product Strictly Regulated By Government

Dangote Refinery denies reports insinuating it's influencing petrol prices in Nigeria, emphasising only government can determine rates.

2 weeks ago

Further Petrol Price Hike Looming in Nigeria As NNPC Says N897/litre Isn’t Market Reflective

Nigeria's petrol prices may further increase as NNPC's VP Downstream, Adedapo Segun, advocates free market conditions to eliminate queues.

2 weeks ago

Former South African Rail Chief Engineer Sentenced To 15 Years For Faking Qualifications On CV

Former South African rail chief engineer Daniel Mthimkhulu has been sentenced to 15 years for forging CV qualifications

3 weeks ago

Customs Seizes Drugs, Military Camouflage Worth N31.2bn at One Port in Rivers 

The NCS confiscated drugs and military camouflage worth N31.2 billion at Onne Port, Rivers State, highlighting major security concerns.

3 weeks ago