Nigeria Imported 71% of Petrol in May–June, Undermining Domestic Refinery Potential
Nigeria imported more than 71 per cent of its petrol in May and June 2025, despite the operational status of local refineries, including...
President Traoré Marks Burkina Faso’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Calls for Unity and Self-Determination
On the 65th anniversary of Burkina Faso’s independence from colonial rule, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré delivered a solemn and resolute message to the...
Tinubu’s ₦712 Billion Lagos Airport Renovation Exposes Nigeria’s Spending Crisis—Costs More Than New Terminals Abroad
The Federal Government’s plan to spend ₦712.3 billion (approximately $1.75 billion) on the renovation of Terminal 1 at the Lagos Murtala Muhammed International...
Chagoury, Linked to Abacha-Era Money Laundering, Lands $700M Port Contract With Tinubu Government
The Bola Tinubu regime is once again under surveillance following the award of a $700 million port renovation contract to ITB Nigeria, a...
IMF in Africa: Fueling Poverty, Protests, and Public Sector Cuts Across the Continent
For decades, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been a central player in shaping Africa’s economic landscape. With its reach extending across nearly...
Nigeria’s Constitutional Review: Spotlight on Citizenship by Investment and Religious Courts Bills
Nigeria’s 10th House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review held its inaugural citizens’ engagement session at Abuja’s Transcorp Hilton Hotel. Led by House...
IMF Praises Senegal’s Austerity After $7B Hidden Debt—Fuel Subsidies Slashed, Poor Hit With New Taxes
Senegal’s government has unveiled a “recovery” plan to raise nearly $10 billion over the next three years. Still, for millions of ordinary citizens,...
Kenya Eyes Burkina Faso for Cross-Border Dairy Expansion as Part of Broader Intra-Africa Trade and Agribusiness Strategy
In a significant move to expand its agricultural footprint in West Africa, Kenya is reportedly exploring establishing a milk processing plant in Burkina...
France’s Factory Shutdowns Signal Deeper Crisis as Africa Reclaims Control of Resources
France’s industrial base is under severe pressure, with increasing factory shutdowns across key sectors. From automotive to steel and agri-processing, closures and layoffs...
IMF-Backed Fuel Subsidy Removal Triggers Deadly Protests in Angola, Leaving 22 Dead and Over 1,200 Arrested
At least 22 people have been killed and more than 1,200 arrested following violent protests across Angola, sparked by the government’s controversial decision...
Nigeria’s Electoral System Under Review: House of Reps Proposes Independent Candidacy, INEC Reform, Defection Rules, and Unified Election Day
Nigeria’s drive to overhaul its electoral process has taken centre stage as the House of Representatives undertakes a comprehensive review of constitutional amendments...
Constitutional Reform in Nigeria: Key Highlights from the 2025 Proposed Bills
As Nigeria prepares for changes to its 1999 Constitution, the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has compiled a summarised compendium of...