Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to Launch Joint Mobile Telecommunications Operator
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are set to create a joint mobile telecommunications operator, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the region. This project, spearheaded...
Niger to Construct New Customs Headquarters in Niamey
Niger Authorities on Monday, February 3, 2025, started laying the foundation stone for the future headquarters of the General Directorate of Customs. The...
Mali Secures $100 Million to Improve Access to Drinking Water
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit to help Mali enhance access to clean drinking water and strengthen water resource conservation....
Niger Announces Creation of National Airline and CSS Carrier After Withdrawal from ECOWAS
Nigerien government has announced plans to establish two new airlines, a national carrier and another dedicated to the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS),...
FG Moves to Hike Electricity Tariff Despite Economic Hardship
Despite growing economic challenges facing Nigerians, the Federal Government has disclosed ongoing plans to increase electricity tariffs further. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser...
Nigerians Question BRT Lane Towing Penalties as World Adopts Automated Ticketing Systems
A viral video has sparked discussions about the lack of clear road signage and the absence of a viable traffic ticketing system in...
Max Air Says International Operations Continues Despite NCAA’s Suspension
Max Air says its international operations remain unaffected despite the recent suspension of its domestic flights by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)....
Liberia Seeks Burkina Faso’s Support for UN Security Council Bid Amid Shifting West African Alliances
Liberia has officially sought Burkina Faso’s support for its bid for the United Nations Security Council seat. The request was made during a...
Auction or Scam? Nigerians Question EFCC as Anti-Graft Agency Blames Internet Glitches
Nigerians have raised concerns over the transparency of the recently concluded online auction of forfeited vehicles by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...
AGF Says Egbetokun’s Tenure Lawful as Recent Bill Passed By National Assembly Allows IGP in Office Beyond Retirement
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has defended the continued stay of Kayode Egbetokun as the Inspector-General...
Gunmen Attack Kastina’s Malumfashi LG Chairman’s Residence, Kill Police Officer
Suspected gunmen launched a late-night attack on the residence of the Chairman of Malumfashi Local Government Area in Katsina State, Maharazu Dayi, killing...
Niger to Build Refinery, Expand Petroleum Sector with Algerian Cooperation
Niger is set to build a new refinery and a petrochemical complex with a minimum capacity of 100,000 barrels per day in Dosso....