Nigeria: Persistent Vandalism of NNPCL Pipelines Will Cause Petrol Scarcity, Marketers Warn/in /by
[Leadership] The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Ejigbo Satellite Depot, has warned of possible scarcity of petrol except the government acts fast to address rampant third party infringement of pipelines at Idimu, Alimosho Local Council Development Area of Lagos.
Heavyweight champion Fury to face MMA fighter Ngannou/in /by
British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is to face MMA fighter Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia in October
Nigeria: Senate Investigates National Petroleum Company Limited’s Subsidy Regime/in /by
[Premium Times] Some senators also called for palliatives for Nigerians following the removal of fuel subsidy.
Egypt announces deals to boost private sector/in /by
The Egyptian government announced a number of deals to sell off stakes in public companies in order to downsize Egypt's public sector
Nigeria: NNPC No Longer Write Rules for Petroleum Industry, Says Kyari/in /by
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Group CEO, of NNPC Limited, Mr Mele Kyari yesterday insisted that the company no longer write rules regulating the oil and gas industry in Nigeria, as it has become a commercial and competitive player.
Iranian president 3-nation trip to Africa: What stakes?/in /by
President Ebrahim Raisi will visit 3 African countries in rare Iran outreach. He will reportedly kick off his tour on Wednesday (Jul. 12). Middle East senior expert Kamiar Babak broke down the stakes.
Mali presenter to remain in custody despite acquittal on one count/in /by
A prominent Malian TV and radio presenter was acquitted on charges that he falsely claimed a former Premier had been murdered in custody by the ruling junta. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily was placed in custody on March 13. He remains in custody pending the outcome of other charges in the same case.
Tunisia: Bodies found near border following migrants’ expulsions/in /by
At least two bodies were discovered in the south of Tunisia where many other are still stranded in the border area near Libya and Algeria. The spokesperson for a Tunisian court confirmed the news on Tuesday (Jul. 11)
Banyana Banyana eye historic spot in FIFA WC knockout stage/in /by
The reigning African Champions will face Costa Rica on July 15 in Christchurch for their last friendly ahead of the World Cup. The Banyana Banyana will be in Group G where they will play Sweden, Argentina and Italy for the first time.
Amnesty urges West and Central Africa to fight corruption/in /by
Amnesty International on Tuesday urged states in West and Central Africa to tackle corruption and stop "persecuting" human rights defenders who speak out against it.