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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...
Nigerian Doctor Calls Out Air France for Discrimination During Flight Delay in Paris
Fathia Omoologo (real name withheld), a Nigerian doctor with Canadian residency, has called out Air France for discrimination during a flight delay. She...
Mali’s Cotton Production Expected to Drop By 17% in 2024/25 After Reclaiming First Spot In 2023
Mali has reaffirmed its dominance as the leading cotton producer in the CFA zone for the 2023/2024 agricultural campaign, surpassing Benin with a...
Ghana Inaugurates 97 km Tema-Mpakadan Rail Linking Ghana to Burkina Faso, Opening Access to the Sea
President Nana Akufo-Addo has commissioned the 97-kilometre Tema-Mpakadan railway line, a transformative infrastructure project that marks the first phase of the Ghana-Burkina Faso...
FG’s Renewed Hope One-bedroom Apartments Cost ₦8 Million, Require 10 Years of Full Savings for Minimum Wage Earners
The Nigerian Federal Government has disclosed the pricing structure of its Renewed Hope Housing Programme. Housing Minister Musa Dangiwa provided the details on...