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French Firm Orano Pursues Legal Action Against Niger Over Revoked Mining Licence
French nuclear fuel company Orano has launched international arbitration against Niger following the country’s decision to revoke a key mining licence. The move...
17 Chinese Nationals, Others Arrested for Illegal Gold Mining in DR Congo
Seventeen Chinese nationals have been arrested in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for running an illegal gold mining operation. The arrests occurred...
NAFDAC Shuts Down 150 Shops in Aba’s Eziukwu Market Over Tons of Fake and Expired Products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market, Aba, Abia State. The...
DR Congo Sues Apple Over Use of Minerals from Conflict Zones
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed criminal complaints against Apple in France and Belgium. The government accused the tech giant of...
Burkina Faso: President Traoré Inaugurates Second Tomato Processing Plant
The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, inaugurated a new tomato processing plant in Yako, in the country’s northern region, on Monday....
Niger Delta: Oil Spillage at Shell’s Bonny Island Terminal Reaches Shoreline
An oil spill has been reported at Shell’s loading terminal in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety...
Equinor Finalises $2 Billion Asset Sale to Chappal Energies, Exits Nigeria After 30 Years
Norwegian oil and gas company Equinor has finalised the sale of its Nigerian assets, marking the end of a 30-year presence in the...
‘Austrian Investment’: The Truth About Enugu Governor’s $100M Water Project Deal
On Monday, December 2, 2024, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State announced a $100 million (₦168.7 billion) foreign direct investment in water infrastructure....
Mali Detains Four Senior Barrick Gold Employees Amid Stricter Mining Regulations
Barrick Gold, a Canadian mining company, has confirmed the detention of four employees from its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali. The employees were...
After Exceeding 3 Deadlines, NNPC Claims Resumption of Port Harcourt Refinery
After missing three prior deadlines, the Port Harcourt Refining is said to have commenced crude oil processing. On Tuesday, the Chief Corporate Communications...
West Africa Dominates List Of Countries Offering Easy Entry To All Africans
West Africa has emerged as a dominant region in facilitating easy entry for African travellers, according to the latest Africa Visa Openness Index...
Abidjan-Lagos Transnational Coastal Highway Project to Link 5 West African Countries After Completion
The Abidjan-Lagos transnational coastal highway project, spanning 1,028 kilometres, has reached its final planning stage, with construction set to begin in 2026 and...