Nigeria: No, Nigeria’s State Oil Company Didn’t Share Locations for Much Cheaper Fuel/in /by
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: The price of petrol in Nigeria has risen sharply since May 2023 to as high as N897 per litre. However, claims that the NNPC has shared places where it can be bought for as little as N200 are false.
Basketball stars take to the red carpet for Netflix ‘Starting 5’ premiere/in /by
Basketball heavyweights including LeBron James and Anthony Edwards, who are to star in Netflix's new series 'Starting 5', took to the red carpet on Monday for the premiere of the show. The series gives viewers an insight into the 2023-24 NBA season, and will be available on October 9th.
Nigeria: It’s Right Time to Get Rid of Petrol Subsidy – Dangote/in /by
[Premium Times] "I think it is the right time to get rid of subsidy because all countries have gotten rid of subsidy," Mr Dangote said.
Marley Brothers make father’s legacy live on with first tour in two decades/in /by
The reggae giant's footsteps are being filled by his five sons — Ziggy, Stephen, Julian, Ky-Mani and Damian — during the Marley Brothers: The Legacy Tour. It's the first time the siblings have performed together on tour in two decades.
Lebron James premieres in Netflix series/in /by
Lebron James, Domantas Sabonis, Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards are pulling back the curtain and bringing audiences behind the scenes for the 2023-2024 NBA season.
As Mali marks independence, military leader urges unity and lists security achievements/in /by
Mali marked on Sunday (Sep. 22) the 64th anniversary of its indepedence. Events took place across the nation as well as in the capital where the transitional president attended ceremonies.
Africa: Nigeria, Libya in Talks Over 5,600km Regional Gas Pipeline Project/in /by
[Leadership] Nigeria government has commenced discussion with the north African country, Libya, for a gas pipeline construction project between both countries.
South Africa: Continent’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition ends/in /by
The 5-day Africa Aerospace and Defence Trade and Exhibition brought together a range of key local and international guests looking for business opportunities in South Africa’s defence industry. The next edition will be held in 2026.
Senegal: Opposition parties unite ahead of the legislative elections/in /by
One of the most notable developments is the formation of a new coalition called the "Bloc of Liberals and Democrats" (BLD) - Takku ("unite" in Wolof).
Nigeria: Joint Probe of Economic Sabotage in Petroleum Sector Confirmed/in /by
[Vanguard] The ad hoc committees set up by both the Senate and House of Representatives to probe alleged economic sabotage in the petroleum sector have settled for a joint investigation of the allegation.