Finance
Burkina Faso to Recover $59 Million Lost to Public Sector Corruption
The government of Burkina Faso, led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has vowed to take firm action to recover over 33 billion CFA francs...
Niger Seizes Control of French-Operated Somair Uranium Mine from Orano
Niger’s government has announced the nationalisation of Somaïr, a uranium mining venture operated by French nuclear energy company Orano. The announcement was made...
Mali Temporarily Seizes Loulo-Gounkoto Mine, One of the World’s Largest, Amid Tax Dispute With Barrick Gold
A court in Mali has placed Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex under provisional administration for six months. The move follows a long-running tax...
Nigerian Senate Uncovers Over ₦200trn “Missing” in NNPC’s Financial Reports
The Nigerian Senate Committee on Public Accounts has raised alarm over what it describes as “mind-boggling and worrisome” financial discrepancies involving trillions of...
Following Trump’s Tariff Threats, China Announces Plan to Remove All Import Tariffs for African Countries
China has announced plans to remove all import tariffs for African countries it maintains diplomatic relations, as part of efforts to strengthen trade...
Nigeria: NGO Accuses SGF, George Akume, of Contract Fraud, Abuse of Office, and Massive Diversion of Public Funds
The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) has accused the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, of awarding...
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: US Senator Proposes Increasing Tax on Money Sent Home by Migrants to 15%
United States Senator Eric Schmitt is pushing for a much higher tax on money sent abroad by migrants. On Monday, the Missouri Republican...
Ghana Places INTERPOL Red Notice on Former Finance Minister Ofori-Atta
Interpol has issued a Red Notice for Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, who is wanted for abuse of public office and corruption....
Field Check Shows Less Than 30km Completed on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Contrary to Official Claims
A recent independent investigation has revealed that the Federal Government’s claim of completing 30 kilometres of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is not accurate....
Nigeria: Tinubu’s CNG Initiative Faces Growing Backlash Over Poor Infrastructure
The Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative has come under intense criticism from Nigerians and energy experts over poor infrastructure and operational...
ShopRite’s Empty Shelves, the Story Of Nigeria’s Fading Economy
Once the symbol of modern retail in Nigeria, ShopRite malls across the country are now a stark representation of Nigeria’s dramatic economic decline,...
Nigeria: Over 60% of MDAs Breach Financial Regulations as House of Reps Raises Alarm Over Missing ₦250bn
The Nigerian House of Representatives has expressed concern over the disappearance of more than ₦250 billion in public funds, citing alarming levels of...