19 h. ago How Smugglers, Terrorists Divert Petroleum Products To Neighbouring Countries – Investigation

More facts are emerging on how smugglers connive with terrorists to carry fuel in Jerricans across the border from Niger State to neighbouring African countries. LEADERSHIP Findings revealed that petroleum products especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) are taken in thousands of Jericans transported in small vehicles to neighbouring Benin and Niger Republics. It was learnt […]

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40 h. ago PwC exits nine African countries, cites focus on growth markets

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has announced the closure of its operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries, citing the outcome of a strategic review aimed at streamlining its global network. The affected countries include the Ivory Coast, Gabon, Cameroon, Madagascar, Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, the Republic of Guinea, and Equatorial Guinea. The Read More

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45 h. ago 10 African countries with largest special mission aircraft fleet in 2025

Special mission aircraft are strengthening the ability of African countries to carry out surveillance, reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and environmental monitoring. read more 10 African countries with largest special mission aircraft fleet in 2025

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57 h. ago Africa needs more than election monitoring, Speaker tells EU

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has advised the European Union to make its impact felt among African nations beyond its routine election monitoring mission. He urged the union to leverage the withdrawal of aid to developing countries by the United States to do more for African countries, which are hit by Read More

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62 h. ago Top 10 African countries receiving the least U.S. aid in 2025, despite USAID freeze

In 2025, U.S. foreign aid to several African countries has dropped to near zero, with some receiving no assistance at read more Top 10 African countries receiving the least U.S. aid in 2025, despite USAID freeze

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4 d. ago Irrigation: Tinubu urges African leaders to embrace innovative strategies

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged African countries to embrace innovative strategies to tackle the continent’s irrigation and water management crisis. Tinubu made this call while declaring open the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage, currently holding in Abuja. The president who was represented by the Secretary to the […] The post Irrigation: Tinubu urges African leaders to embrace innovative strategies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Collaborative approach key to Africa’s $10bn fintech success— Flutterwave CEO

Payment regulators in Nigeria and other African countries are supportive of innovation but expect accountability and strong consumer protection from fintech operators, the Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, said on Monday. Agboola, who leads Africa’s largest payments technology firm, made this disclosure at the ongoing GITEX Africa’s tech summit in Morocco, dismissing claims Read More

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s infrastructure gaps threaten gains from global trade reroute

After all has been said and done about how African countries can capitalise on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, the sad reality read more Nigeria’s infrastructure gaps threaten gains from global trade reroute

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1 week ago Mafab’s missed 5G milestone: Lessons for Nigeria’s telecom future

Nigeria made international news in 2021 when it was one of the first African countries to auction out 5G licences. read more Mafab’s missed 5G milestone: Lessons for Nigeria’s telecom future

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2 w. ago FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs

Tribune Online FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Here’s a full list of African countries affected by the new U.S. tariff policy, along with their current tax rates and the tariffs they charge the U.S: FULL LIST: Nigeria, South Africa, 48 other African countries affected by Trump’s new tariffs Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Border control: FG vows to tackle Organised Immigration Crime

• Seeks collaboration of Sahel, West African countries   From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Federal Government has vowed to tighten the noose on  Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) while canvassing effective border control. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said this when he addressed newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing Border Security Summit in Lancaster House, […] The post Border control: FG vows to tackle Organised Immigration Crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sahel Juntas Impose 0.5% Levy On Imports From Nigeria, Other ECOWAS Nations

Three Sahel countries ruled by military juntas – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger – have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member-nations, including Nigeria. The three countries, each ruled by military juntas that came to power through recent coups in 2023, had established the Alliance […]

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2 w. ago 20 African countries with stronger currencies than the Naira

The value of a country’s currency is a key indicator of its economic stability, inflation control, and fiscal management. While read more 20 African countries with stronger currencies than the Naira

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3 w. ago Ukrainian Military In Africa: A Hybrid Tool Of French Intelligence?

In recent months, the presence of Ukrainian operatives has been increasingly noted across several African countries—particularly in the Sahel region. While Kyiv official claims of “diplomatic mission” and a “struggle for influence,” these polished statements conceal a far more pragmatic and dangerous strategy: involvement in hybrid operations aimed at destabilizing sovereign states. And not of […]

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3 w. ago Afreximbank calls for infrastructure investment to drive Africa’s economic growth

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has urged African countries to increase infrastructure investment in the manufacturing sector as a cornerstone read more Afreximbank calls for infrastructure investment to drive Africa’s economic growth

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3 w. ago Tony Elumelu Foundation announces $15m grant for 3,000 young entrepreneurs in Africa

Tribune Online Tony Elumelu Foundation announces $15m grant for 3,000 young entrepreneurs in Africa The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has unveiled a $15 million grant to support 3,000 budding entrepreneurs across 52 African countries. Tony Elumelu Foundation announces $15m grant for 3,000 young entrepreneurs in Africa Tribune Online

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4 w. ago British teenagers targeted by Nigerian sextortion gangs –UK agency

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency has sounded the alarm over the growing threat of sextortion gangs from Nigeria and other West African countries targeting British teenage boys. The agency expressed concern that British teenagers as young as 14 were being targeted and blackmailed on Snapchat and Instagram by Nigerian crime gangs, who disguise themselves Read More

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