Burkina Faso: Government Tightens Firearm Acquisition Regulations
The Burkinabè government has reinforced regulations governing the acquisition and possession of firearms. A new decree, adopted during the Council of Ministers on...
National Assembly Bows to Akpabio and Abass’ Pressure, Approves Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers
The National Assembly has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State despite widespread controversy over the process used...
Nigerians Question Quick Resumption of Operations at Gokana 3 Days After Explosion
The Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) has resumed operations just three days after an explosion rocked a section of the pipeline along the Bodo-Bonny road...
Burkina Faso: Traoré to Inauguarate New Cement Fatory in Laongo, Meets Key Stakeholders in Plateau-Central Region
President Ibrahim Traoré will inaugurate a new cement factory in Laongo, the Société Industrielle Sino-Burkina de Ciments SA (CISINOB), on Thursday, March 20,...
Dangote Refinery Halts Naira Sales Despite NNPC’s Denial of Naira-for-Crude Contract Cancellation
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has temporarily halted the sale of petroleum products in naira, citing challenges in balancing crude oil purchase obligations with sales...
CSS Member States Leave La Francophonie, Call It a “Remote-Controlled Political Instrument”
The three-member states of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS)—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—have announced their withdrawal from the International Organization of La...
Tinubu Awards Another Mega Project to Long-Time Ally Chagoury Despite Corruption Allegations, Contradicting Seyi Tinubu’s Claims
President Bola Tinubu has once again awarded a multi-million-dollar project to his longtime ally, Gilbert Chagoury, raising further concerns over the government’s procurement...
Reactions Trail Tinubu’s State of Emergency Declaration in Rivers
President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State has sparked intense reactions, with opposition leaders, legal experts, and...
Tinubu Dismisses Rivers State Governor, Deputy, and Appoints Caretaker Govt.
President Bola Tinubu has declared a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State. This announcement, made during a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday evening,...
Confederation of Sahel States Investment Bank to Launch with Over $820m Initial Capital
The Confederation of Sahel States (CSS) has taken a significant step towards economic independence with the announcement of the Confederated Bank for Investment...
Safety Concerns: Max Air Resumes Domestic Flights After NCAA Safety Audit
Max Air has been approved to resume its domestic flight operations following a safety and economic audit conducted by the Nigeria Civil Aviation...
Niger Officially Withdraws from International Organization of La Francophonie
Niger has officially withdrawn from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), marking another step in its ongoing efforts to distance itself from...