Nigeria: Dangote Seeks Broader Oil Operations Integration After Spudding First Upstream Oil/in /by
[Leadership] The Dangote Group is pressing ahead with integration of its oil operations after it achieved first oil from its upstream petroleum assets and is preparing to commence marketable crude production within the coming weeks.
South Africa inflation ticks higher as education and housing costs rise/in /by
South Africa’s inflation rate edged slightly higher in March but remains relatively subdued overall.
Sierra Leone signs offshore exploration deal with Shell/in /by
Sierra Leone is taking a new step toward unlocking its offshore energy potential with a fresh agreement involving oil giant Shell.
Morocco’s Mohammed VI Tower rises over Rabat-Salé skyline/in /by
The Mohammed VI Tower, now the tallest building in Morocco, is reshaping the skyline of the Rabat-Salé region after its inauguration earlier in April 2026.
Defendants plead not guilty over 2025 Nigeria coup plot/in /by
Six men pleaded not guilty to treason and terrorism charges over a botched coup plot, Nigeria media reported Wednesday, as the first prosecutions for the alleged 2025 putsch attempt get under way.
Putin hosts Seychelles president at Kremlin/in /by
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the Kremlin on Wednesday for talks focused on bilateral ties and international issues.
Nigeria: Jet A1 – Europe Turns to Nigeria, 525m Litres Exported in 50 Days/in /by
[Daily Trust] As jet fuel shortages loom over Europe ahead of the peak summer travel season, attention has increasingly shifted to alternative suppliers, with Nigeria emerging as a critical stopgap in the global aviation fuel chain.
Mali and Niger accuse neighbours of backing terrorism in Sahel rift/in /by
A widening diplomatic rift is emerging in West Africa as Niger and Mali level new accusations against neighbouring states over terrorism in the Sahel.
South Africa could see first winter without power cuts in years/in /by
In South Africa, the state-owned electricity company Eskom announced on Wednesday that it does not expect power outages during the winter months in the Southern Hemisphere, from April to August. This will be the first winter without power cuts since the company has been facing difficulties.
Nigeria: NNPC Retail Champions Opportunities for Women With She-Fix Initiative/in /by
[This Day] NNPC Retail Limited, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), at the weekend hosted the second edition of She-Fix, its flagship women-focused initiative, in Abuja.