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Niger Awards 2 Mining Permits To National Companies For Copper And Uranium Extraction
The Nigerien government has awarded two new mining permits to national copper and uranium extraction companies, reinforcing its commitment to the mining sector...
CSS Unveils Official Flag After Exit from ECOWAS
The Confederation of Sahel States (CSS) unveiled its flag today in a ceremony held in Bamako, Mali. Under the chairmanship of Major General...
Niger: National Committee Proposes Five-Year Transition to Civilian Rule, Recommends Naming Tchiani President
A consultative body appointed by Niger’s junta has proposed a five-year transition to civilian rule and the possibility of military leaders contesting elections....
Tanzania Overtakes Nigeria as Africa’s Second-Largest Maize Producer – Without GMOs
Tanzania has officially surpassed Nigeria to become Africa’s second-largest maise producer. The country recorded an output of 11.7 million tonnes in the 2023/24...
Malian Armed Forces Denounce Disinformation Campaigns Against FAMa
The General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces (EMGA) has warned against disinformation campaigns to tarnish the reputation of the Malian Armed Forces...
Barrick Gold Agrees to $438 Million Deal to Restart Mining in Mali, Report Says
Barrick Gold has agreed to pay $438 million to settle its long-running conflict with the Malian government. The Canadian mining company has reportedly...
Coris Investment Group Acquires TotalEnergies’ Assets in Burkina Faso
French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies is selling its assets in Burkina Faso to Coris Investment Group, RTB has reported. This move comes...
Nigeria Sues Binance, Demands $81.5 Billion for Economic Losses and Back Taxes
The Nigerian government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order Binance Holdings Limited to pay $79.5 billion in damages for...
Atleast 25 People Injured as Explosion Rocks Talata Mafara Market in Zamfara
At least 25 people sustained severe burns following a fire outbreak at the Talata Mafara Central Market in Zamfara State on Tuesday. The...
US Mission in Nigeria Assures ‘Comprehensive Monitoring’ in Response to Boko Haram Funding Allegations
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has issued a vague statement following public outrage over allegations that American aid funds have been funnelled to...
Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 24.48% After CPI Rebasing, Hardship Persists
Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 24.48 per cent in January 2025 from 34.80 per cent in December 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics...
Subscribers Lament as Airtel Increases Data and Call Price by 50 per cent
Subscribers have expressed outrage following Airtel Nigeria’s decision to increase its data and call tariffs, raising the cost of various data bundles and...