Nigeria: NUPRC, Komolafe Nominated for Africa Energy Awards/in /by
[This Day] The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been recognised as a leading force in Africa's energy sector, earning a nomination for the 'Regulator of the Year Award' at the upcoming Africa Energies Summit.
Africa mourns Pope Francis, a voice for peace and justice/in /by
Pope Francis, remembered for his fight for peace, justice, and youth empowerment in Africa and South Sudan, leaves a lasting legacy after his death at 88
84% of world’s coral reefs affected by worst coral bleaching event in history/in /by
A global coral bleaching episode has hit 84% of the world's coral reefs, making it the worst bleaching event recorded in history, according to a report by the International Coral Reef Initiative released Wednesday.
Cairo service honours Pope Francis’ legacy/in /by
Egypt’s Coptic Catholic community gathered in Cairo to mourn the passing of Pope Francis
Pope’s coffin moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for 3 days of mourning/in /by
The body of Pope Francis was moved on Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace.
Egypt FM Abdelatty: Egypt is making “continuous, genuine and non-stop efforts” for ceasefire in Gaza/in /by
Egypt’s foreign minister said Tuesday that his country is exerting "continuous, genuine and non-stop efforts” to return to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, following a meeting with his Lebanese counterpart.
Nigeria: IOCs Bypass Direct Crude Supply to Dangote Refinery, Others/in /by
[Leadership] International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria continue to bypass direct crude supply to local refineries, even as the country grapples with an estimated 60 million barrels of stranded crude oil.
Egypt: Coptic Catholics mourn Pope Francis/in /by
In Egypt, regional churches and other denominations have offered their condolences to the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis on 21 April 2025. Among the mourners are Coptic Catholics, who attended a prayer service for the late pontiff.
Nigeria: Another Look At Nigeria-Saudi Partnership On Illicit Drugs/in /by
[Daily Trust] As a long-time advocate for stringent drug laws and a tireless campaigner against trafficking, I welcome the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC). This agreement, forged in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, represents a significant stride in the global war against narcotics by fostering deeper cooperation between our two nations.
Kenya: President Ruto arrives in China for four-day state visit/in /by
Kenyan President William Ruto landed in Beijing on Tuesday evening for a state visit on invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The two countries are expected to deepen their commercial and financial ties.