Africa’s largest refinery cuts petrol unit by 34% as exports slump
Industry monitor IIR Energy said the refinery’s Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (RFCCU) is expected to return to full rates by mid-June after repairs to a flue gas slide gate valve. “Initially, lighter crude being processed resulted in insufficient feed…
Again, Cameroonian soldiers invade Cross River community
The Nigerian Army has successfully contained an unauthorised incursion by Cameroonian soldiers into Danare community in Boki LGA of Cross River State, averting a potential escalation that caused panic among residents. A statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni,…
Why the Nigerian Government Postponed the Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa
Why the Nigerian Government Postponed the Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa The Nigerian government has explained why it postponed the planned evacuation of its citizens from South Africa, saying the delay was caused by administrative and logistical issues. The…
African referee denied entry to US for World Cup
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday. It was not immediately clear…
Congolese man convicted over murder of Nigerian student in UK
A 28-year-old Congolese man, Benjamin Katabana, has been found guilty of murdering a UK-based Nigerian student, Uchenna Okirie, following a fatal stabbing at a shared accommodation in Norwich, England. This was contained in a statement obtained from the website of…
More than 1,000 Nigerians seek return from South Africa after attacks, Nigeria says
Over 1,000 Nigerians Seek Repatriation from South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Attacks More than 1,000 Nigerians living in South Africa have expressed their desire to return home following a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks and anti-immigrant violence in parts of…
Algeria begins work on trans-African gas pipeline to Europe
Construction of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a vast natural gas pipeline projected to export to Europe, began in Algeria on Thursday, a statement said, marking a key milestone in the project that will also pass through Niger and Nigeria. The…
Kenya’s Food Import Bill Soars to Record Sh82 Billion in First Quarter Amid Drought Concerns
Kenya’s Food Import Bill Soars to Record Sh82 Billion in First Quarter Amid Drought Concerns Kenya spent a record Sh81.6 billion (approximately Sh82 billion) on food and beverage imports during the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the country’s growing dependence…
Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa
At least five Mozambican nationals have been killed in “xenophobic attacks” in South Africa over the weekend, the Mozambican government said, marking the first deaths officially linked to country-wide protests against undocumented immigration. About 800 Mozambicans got caught up in…
Kenya Loses Sh11 Billion Stake in African Development Bank Amid Financial Pressure
Kenya Loses Sh11 Billion Stake in African Development Bank Amid Financial Pressure Kenya has reportedly lost a stake valued at approximately Sh11 billion in the African Development Bank (AfDB) following ongoing financial constraints affecting the country’s fiscal position. The development…