West-Africa
Nigeria approves U.S.$4.5 billion refinancing deal backed by oil revenues
A new $4.5 billion oil-backed financing facility for NNPC Limited has secured approval from the National Economic Council, paving the way to…
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Nigeria
West-Africa
Nigeria Rescues 308 Kidnap Victims in Major Security Operation
More than 300 people abducted in separate attacks across Nigeria have been rescued in what the presidency called the country’s largest single-day…
West-Africa
Tinubu Approves Salary Increases of Up to 80% for Nigerian Soldiers
President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases ranging from 30% to 80% for approximately 250,000 members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, with the…
West-Africa
New Debate Over Tinubu’s Credentials Emerges Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
President Bola Tinubu’s educational history is back under scrutiny after INEC released his nomination documents for the 2027 elections. The Independent National…
West-Africa
Nigeria opposition criticizes Tinubu over economy, rising insecurity
President Bola Tinubu’s upbeat assessment of Nigeria’s security and economic situation has come under sharp pushback from opposition figures, who say the…
West-Africa
Nigerian Army colonel killed in shootout with gunmen
A senior Nigerian military officer was killed in Abuja after armed assailants tried to kidnap him from his home, authorities said. The…
East-Africa
Malawi Stun Nigeria in Historic WAFCON Upset
Temwa Chawinga struck twice, opening Malawi’s account and later adding a third, after her sister Tabita Chawinga had scored the second, as…
Southern-Africa
Tinubu’s reported snub of South African delegation explained
President Bola Tinubu has refused to meet a special envoy sent by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Vanguard reports, in a diplomatic…
West-Africa
Nigeria sentences three to life in prison over Oyo school abductions
A Nigerian court has handed life sentences to three men over terrorism offences connected to the abduction of dozens of pupils and…
Southern-Africa
Germany’s Africa Strategy Could Deliver Benefits for Both Sides
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is making his third trip to Africa this year, visiting Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa as Berlin…
Central-Africa
Trump Praises Nigeria’s Anti-Terror Efforts to Protect Christians
President Donald Trump has praised Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s leadership in confronting terrorism and insecurity, particularly attacks targeting Christian communities, while reaffirming…
