Nigeria: US Ultimate Goal Is Oil Control, Not Peace – Iranian Envoy
[Daily Trust] The Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, has accused the United States of using the ongoing conflict with Iran to secure control over the country's energy reserves, describing Washington's actions as driven by "hegemonic ambitions."
Nigeria: M/East Crisis – What Oil Windfall Means for Nigeria
[Daily Trust] Stakeholders in Nigeria's economy have outlined key priorities for the country to maximise potential gains from the escalating crisis in the Middle East.
US to end special protection for Somali migrants as lawsuits mount
The Trump administration is set to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for Somalis next week, a move that would strip about 1,100 people of the legal right to live and work in the United States.
Presidential candidates hold last campaign rallies in Congo
Campaigning for president in the Republic of Congo wraps up on Friday with polling scheduled for Sunday
Six members of Iranian women’s football team granted humanitarian asylum in Australia
The Iranian women's football team left Australia late on Tuesday but six of its members are staying behind after being granted humanitarian asylum.
Gabon asks IMF for new arrangement in a bid to stabilise finances
Gabon has formally requested an arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, IMF officials said on Wednesday. The news comes just days after an IMF team concluded a visit to the Central African country.
South Sudan: Hundreds of thousands flee clashes in Akobo
Some 200,000 people have been displaced from Akobo, the latest flashpoint of fighting between armies loyal to the government and opposition in South Sudan.
Nigeria: Production Increases to 1.64m Bpd As NNPC Generates N2.57trn
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian National Petroleum (NNPC) Limited said crude oil production increased to 1.64m in the month of January from the 1.55m barrels produced per day in December 2025.
Nigeria: Petrol Hits N1,300/L As Dangote Increases Price
[Daily Trust] Nigerians are facing fresh economic strain as the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, climbed to about N1,300 per litre in parts of the country.
Nigeria: Us Ultimate Goal Is Oil Control – Iran Ambassador
[Daily Trust] The ambassador of Iran to Nigeria, Ambassador Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja, spoke with Daily Trust on Monday on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.