Namibia to sell 40 crocodiles following rise of human attacks/in /by
The Namibian government announced on Thursday that it would be putting forty crocodiles up for sale and issuing more permits to kill the reptile following a rise in attacks on humans.
Nigeria lets market set currency exchange rate to stabilize economy/in /by
The announcement Wednesday from the Central Bank of Nigeria led to a record fall in the value of the naira currency to 755 Naira per 1 U.S. dollar. It has since recovered.
Senegal: Govt justifies not arresting opponent Ousmane Sonko after conviction/in /by
The Senegalese government on Thursday cited judicial delays and the "precautionary principle" to justify the fact that the authorities have still not arrested opposition politician Ousmane Sonko, who has been sentenced to prison, but are blocking him at his home.
Nigeria: We’re No Longer Sole Supplier of Petrol – NNPCL/in /by
[Premium Times] President Bola Tinubu had, in his inaugural address on 29 May, announced the removal of fuel subsidy.
Nigeria: Oil Marketers Demand Full Payment for Outstanding Petrol Equalisation Arrears/in /by
[This Day] Petrol marketers, under the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), have demanded full payment of arrears owed by the federal government under the now defunct Petroleum Equalisation Fund (PEF) arrangement.
Kenya: Lawmakers pass budget, biggest in country’s history/in /by
Parliamentarians in Kenya have passed the budget estimates for the Financial Year 2023/24 ahead of Friday's reading of President William Ruto’s first budget since he won the presidency last year.
Nigeria: Will Dangote’s Refinery Turn Nigeria’s Expensive Oil Habit Into a Blessing?/in /by
[African Arguments] The opening of the Refinery is the biggest good news story in decades. Is there reason to be nervous about another Dangote monopoly?
Nigeria: Subsidy Removal – Petroleum Marketers to Begin Fuel Importation in July – NMDPRA/in /by
[Premium Times] The NMDPRA boss did not reveal the identity of the three marketers expected to begin importing petrol into the country.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa headed to Ukraine, Russia for peace mission/in /by
The mission is set to comprise the leaders of South Africa, Zambia, Senegal and the Comoros. Congo Brazzaville, Egypt and Uganda's presidents will reportedly send representatives.
VivaTech forum: Africa at the heart of the digital revolution/in /by
The 2023 edition has given prominence to artificial intelligence. The sector is getting increasingly popular in Africa, a continent firmly at the heart of the digital revolution. From June 14th to 17th, over 2,500 exhibitors will showcase their latest innovation.