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ICYMI: Following U.S. Threat of Sanctions Over Christian Killings, Tinubu Invites Catholic Bishops, Speaks on Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu on Friday met with the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) in Abuja, where he dismissed concerns about religious bias...
ICYMI: Niger Expels 3 Chinese Oil Executives, Shuts Down Chinese-Owned Hotel In Niamey
According to local media and official sources, The Nigerien government expelled three Chinese oil company executives and revoked the operating licence of a...
Pfizer Shuts Down Commercial Operations in Nigeria, Lays Off Employees
Global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has shut down its commercial operations in Nigeria, rendering its commercial employees redundant, according to internal company correspondence obtained...
Customs Seize Undeclared $1.1m, Saudi Riyals at Kano Airport, Seek Forfeiture
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted undeclared foreign currency totalling $1,154,900 and 135,900 Saudi Riyals at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA)....
Niger Signs Partnership Agreement with International Atomic Energy Agency for Water Resource Management
Niger and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have signed a significant partnership agreement aimed at modernising the country’s infrastructure and enhancing its...
Niger Govt Announces Official Launch of Starlink Internet Services with Regulatory Restrictions
The Ministry of Communication, Posts and Digital Economy has announced the official launch of Starlink internet services in Niger as a significant step...
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Drops to 1.46m bpd in February – OPEC
Nigeria’s crude oil production fell to 1.46 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, a 4.8 per cent drop from 1.53 million bpd...
Burkina Faso Deploys Ultramodern Mobile Hospital to Support Troops on the Frontline
The government of Burkina Faso has strengthened its military medical response by deploying an ultramodern mobile hospital to the front lines. President Captain...
DR Congo Authorities and M23 Rebels to Hold Direct Talks in Angola as Conflict Escalates
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels will hold direct talks in Angola’s capital, Luanda, on 18 March. Angola’s presidency confirmed...
Togo Considering Membership of Confederation of Sahel States – Foreign Minister
The Togolese government is contemplating joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), now the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS). This move could enhance...
Beware: Fake FAO Job Scam Targeting Nigerians
A concerned Nigerian has raised the alarm over a fraudulent job recruitment scheme impersonating the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The...
Pro-Wike Lawmakers Deny Fubara Access to Rivers Assembly for Budget Presentation Despite Ultimatum
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has been prevented from accessing the Rivers State House of Assembly quarters in Port Harcourt this morning....