Nigeria: NNPC Signs 10-Year Deal to Supply 100 (MMSCF/D) Gas to Dangote Refinery
[Vanguard] The NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.), has executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE.
Trump and Biden promise smooth transition of power in Oval Office meeting
US president-elect Donald Trump made a triumphant return to Washington on Wednesday, his first trip to the nation’s capital since his election victory.
Egypt says its working to halt Israel’s ‘aggression’ on Lebanon
Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Wednesday for talks with top officials.
Russian military advisors in Equatorial Guinea – Reports
Russia hs stepped up military ties with African countries, deploying advisors and combat troops to Central African Republic, Mozambique, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso
Voters head to polls in Somaliland as leaders hope for global recognition
Voters in Somaliland flocked to the polls on Wednesday to choose a president at a time when the region sees international recognition within reach
Nigeria: Civil Defence Uncovers Suspected Illegal Petroleum Refinery
[Premium Times] Four suspects have been arrested.
EU ends fishing agreement with Senegal amid overfishing concerns
The EU delegation in Senegal confirmed the decision on Tuesday, highlighting concerns over monitoring and control of both Senegalese and foreign vessels, especially those operating from Dakar's port.
Chad’s electoral body disqualifies senior ruling party official
The National Election Management Agency published a provisional list of candidates for the legislative and local polls due to take place on 29 December.
Nigeria: Customs Intercepts 67,000ltrs of PMs Worth N84m
[Vanguard] Amid the fuel scarcity and hike in fuel price in Nigeria, Operation Whirlwind of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 67,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol, valued at N84, 870,000,000 from smugglers.
South Africa’s soccer president Danny Jordaan arrested on fraud and theft charges
Jordaan is accused of using about R1.3 million ($72,372) of South African Football Association (SAFA) funds to hire a PR firm and a private security company for his personal benefit.