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US Plans New Travel Restrictions Targeting 22 African Countries
The United States of America government under President Donald Trump is reportedly working on a new travel restriction policy that could impact citizens...
Nigerien Army Rescues 50 Migrants Stranded in Desert Near Libyan Border
The Nigerien army has rescued 50 migrants, including 20 women and 12 children, who were stranded in the desert near the country’s northern...
NYSC Threatens Corps Member Over Viral Video Calling Tinubu Terrible President
A serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, identified as Raye, has found herself under fire from NYSC officials after posting a viral...
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...