Tanzania becomes chemical imports regional centre
What you need to know: Chemicals such as ammonium nitrate, sulphur, and sodium cyanide, which are essential in mineral extraction and processing, have seen sharp increases in demand across Tanzania, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Dar es…
FG Declares Tuesday July 15 as Public Holiday for Buhari
The federal government has declared tomorrow, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Mrs Magdalene Ajani,…
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, announces bid for eighth presidential term
The world’s oldest head of state, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, 92, has said he will run once more for re-election in October aiming to extend his 43 years in power. “Rest assured that my determination to serve you matches the…
Ecobank Nigeria boosts confidence with 50% early Eurobond repayment
Ecobank has demonstrated strong liquidity and financial resilience by repaying 50 per cent of its Eurobond ahead of the scheduled maturity in February 2026. The repaying was confirmed in a statement, which said, “Ecobank Nigeria Limited has confirmed the success…
Afghan taxi drivers beat the heat with handmade air coolers
Afghanistan taxi drivers use handmade coolers to beat the heat In a sweltering city in Afghanistan, taxis have been spotted with scrubby barrels and exhaust tubes mounted to their roofs. These are the hand-made air coolers that taxi drivers have…
NNPCL gives conditions for crude supply to Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited said the state-owned oil firm would continue to supply crude oil to Dangote Refinery on a commercially willing buyer and willing seller basis. Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed this in…
UBA announces strategic expansion into key markets across Africa
UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s twenty-four countries of operation. It was an opportunity to restate…
Sao Tome@50: Shettima to represent Tinubu at independence’s celebration
Vice-President Kashim Shettima will on Saturday depart Abuja for the city of Sao Tome, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of…
Transfer: Galatasaray to sign Maduka Okoye after Osimhen
Galatasaray have identified Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, to man their goal post next season. The Turkish side are already on the brink of sealing a deal for Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen. Maduka is currently facing scrutiny, as…
Otti vows to make Abia inhabitable for criminals, launches security trust fund
As Davido’s father, Arthur Eze, Innoson, banks donate generously UMUAHIA- Governor Alex Otti has vowed to make Abia inhabitable for criminals and perpetrators of insecurity. The Governor who made the vow while launching Abia Security Trust Fund Thursday at…