Nigeria’s Rig Count Soars to 69 as NUPRC Records Major Milestones in Four Years
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a remarkable increase in the country’s rig count from eight in 2021 to 69, representing a […]
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Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Death Toll Rises to 166
The death toll from Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has climbed to 166 since the beginning of 2025, health authorities said on Thursday. The Nigeria Center […]
Nigeria: Tragic Boat Accident Claims 26 Lives on Niger River in Kogi State
Nigerian authorities confirmed on Wednesday, October 1st, that at least 26 people have died following a boat accident on the Niger River in the Ibaji […]
Farmers Urge Nigerian Government to Sustain Fertiliser Raw Material Imports
The Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria (COFAN) and the Himma Youth Farmers Association of Nigeria (HYFAN) have appealed to the Federal Government to maintain […]
Nigeria: Gunmen Slay 12 Forest Guards in Kwara Amid Escalating Land Disputes
At least 12 forest guards were killed when armed men attacked the Oke-Ode community in Kwara State, northcentral Nigeria, on last Sunday. Police spokesperson Adetoun […]
Nigeria Union Orders Crude Supply Cut to Dangote Refinery Amid Labour Dispute
Nigeria’s powerful oil workers’ union has instructed members to halt crude and gas deliveries to the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, intensifying a labour dispute […]
South Africa Secures Re-Election to ICAO Governing Council
South Africa has been re-elected to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Governing Council, reaffirming its influential role in shaping global aviation policy. The Department […]
Romance and revenge: 260 arrested in pan-African cybercrime crackdown
In a sweeping international operation targeting digital romance scams and sextortion, authorities across 14 African countries have arrested 260 suspects linked to cybercrime networks. Dubbed […]
Niger Plans Nuclear Partnership with Russia
Niger has announced on Thursday, September 25, plans to construct two nuclear reactors in partnership with Russia’s state-owned energy company, Rosatom. Mining Minister Ousmane Abarchi […]
Nigeria: President Lifts Emergency Rule in Rivers State After Political Truce
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ended a six-month State of emergency in the oil-rich Rivers State, following the resolution of a prolonged political crisis. In […]