2026 World Governments Summit: Can Africa’s next decade work for its young people?
African leaders at the World Governments Summit in Dubai will take part on Wednesday in a panel discussion on a key issue for African youth: Can the next 10 years be the continent's decade?
Lagos State Assembly orders pause in Makoko demolitions after protests
Lawmakers in Lagos have ordered an immediate stop to ongoing demolitions in the Makoko waterfront community following resident protests and petitions.
Nigeria: ‘TotalEnergies’ 95 Percent Nigerian Content On Ikike Proves Locals Can Deliver World-Class Oil Projects’
[Leadership] TotalEnergies has improved its Nigerian content in its various projects, and has achieved a 95% local participation on its IKAN project, with the Ubata initiative poised to raise the bar further
Nigeria: Eyesan Urges Stronger African Petroleum Regulators’ Forum for Unified Energy Oversight
[Leadership] The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) chief executive, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has urged the strengthening of the African Petroleum Regulators' Forum as a key platform for unified energy oversight across Africa to attract major investments in the continent's oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Nigerian International Energy Summit (NIES) on Monday, she emphasised aligned policies to cut risks and boost cross-border projects.
West Africa: Nigeria’s Methane Cuts Set Global Oil, Gas Standard, Says Gas Exporting Countries Forum
[Leadership] The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has spotlighted Nigeria's sweeping initiatives to slash greenhouse gas emissions, positioning the country as a global leader in developing acceptable standards for the operation of oil and gas companies.
Son of Moammar Gadhafi, Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, killed in Libya
Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and one-time heir apparent of Libya ’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, was killed in the northern African country, Libyan officials said Tuesday.
Gaza residents return to Khan Younis after Rafah reopens
Palestinians began returning to Khan Younis via the reopened Rafah crossing, but only a few crossed as aid stayed blocked and many remained stranded.
Mark Rutte visits damaged Kyiv energy site as Russia steps up attacks
During a secretive Kyiv visit, NATO’s Mark Rutte meets Zelenskyy, tours bombed infrastructure and stresses urgent air defence support for Ukraine.
Nigeria: Epstein Wanted to Trade in Nigeria’s Crude Oil, but Feared Being Defrauded
[Premium Times] The newly released documents include numerous emails between Mr Epstein and people in his small, ultra-circle.
Appeal trial of accused Franco-Rwandan genocidaire opens in Paris
The appeal trial of an accused Franco-Rwandan genocidaire opened at the Paris Court of Assize on Tuesday.