Nigeria: NNPC Profit Falls to ₦462 Billion Despite Higher Oil Production in May/in /by
[Premium Times] NNPC Limited reported a profit after tax of ₦462 billion in May 2026, down from April, despite recording its highest crude oil and condensate production in a year, improved gas output and stronger pipeline availability.
ICC ‘concerned’ over withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger/in /by
The International Criminal Court has voiced concern over the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, saying it undermines the global pursuit of justice.
Liberia: Govt Approves 50,000-Metric-Ton Fuel Storage Facility/in /by
[New Dawn] Monrovia, July 2, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has approved a proposal by the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) to construct a 50,000-metric-ton petroleum storage facility, a move the government says will strengthen Liberia's fuel security and expand its strategic petroleum reserves.
DRC and Senegal crash out of World Cup after losing early leads/in /by
A disappointing end for Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who both had their opponents on the ropes before seeing their World Cup dreams evaporate.
Nigeria: Report Warns Oil Below $80 Per Barrel Puts Nigeria’s 2026 Budget At Risk, Projects N750/Litre Fuel Price/in /by
[This Day] Nigeria faces a direct fiscal alarm bell in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026 as crude oil price dips below $80 per barrel amid fragile global stability, with the Society of Energy Editors (SEE) warning that oil below $80 would be a stress test the country's economy cannot afford to misread.
Nigeria: Four Groups Launches Suit in Suit Over TotalEnergies’ Oil Asset Divesement in Nigeria/in /by
[Premium Times] The gorups requested documents would enable them to determine whether TotalEnergies has complied with France's Duty of Vigilance Law, which requires large companies to identify and prevent serious human rights and environmental risks linked to their operations and business relationships.
Tanzania: Tanzania Lauded for High-Level Performance in Implementing the EACOP Project/in /by
[Daily News] Handeni -- THE Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, has commended the high-level of Tanzanian participation in the implementation of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, saying it has become a catalyst for employment, skills transfer and private sector growth in the country.
Wole Soyinka university theatre fosters new talent in Nigeria and beyond/in /by
At the University of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, the Wole Soyinka Theatre stands out as a true breeding ground for talent. For decades, it has trained artists who have shaped theatre, film, and culture in Nigeria and beyond.
South African police say anti-immigrant protests were ‘mostly peaceful’/in /by
South African police said Wednesday that nationwide anti-immigration protests held the previous day were "mostly peaceful", despite isolated incidents of looting and criminal activity.
Breakaway Catholic group defies Pope to consecrate new bishops/in /by
A  Catholic splinter group consecrated four bishops on Wednesday, despite a direct appeal from Pope Leo to call it off.