Category: news
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Reports say Despite increased refining capacity, Nigeria has imported nearly 69% of its 21 billion liters of petrol between August 2024 and October 2025, with about 15.01 billion liters imported during this period, even after the Dangote refinery began production in September 2024. It was further noted that Domestic refining contributed 31% of supply, with…
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Cameroon’s top court has dismissed all 10 petitions against October’s presidential election, declaring the claims of ballot stuffing and illegalities unsubstantiated. In the meantime however, Candidate Issa Tchiroma has claimed victory and refused to accept any other result, while unofficial results show President Paul Biya leading. Additionally, Sporadic protests have occurred, and the court…
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President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, following his Senate confirmation. During the exercise, President Tinubu urged Amupitan to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s elections and strengthen INEC’s capacity, expressing confidence in his integrity, dedication, and patriotism. On the other hand, The newly sworn…
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House of Representatives has expressed concern over the increasing presence of security personnel operating in mufti at major checkpoints in Nigeria’s South-South and South-East regions. They described this trend as worrisome and potentially dangerous to travelers. The concern was raised through a motion by member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Ibe Osonwa, highlighting claims that police…
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Federal Government has unveiled a grassroots economic development plan to identify and boost economic opportunities across all 8,809 wards in Nigeria, as part of efforts to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030. President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, announced the initiative at the 2025 Chartered Institute…
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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a five-year prison sentence at La Santé Prison in Paris after being convicted of illegally financing his 2007 campaign with Libyan funds. France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that two police officers will be stationed in adjacent cells to Sarkozy throughout his incarceration to ensure his safety,…
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Federal Government has appealed to the United Nations (UN) for support in mobilising long-term financing to address Nigeria’s humanitarian and internal displacement challenges. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, at a roundtable on Humanitarian Development and Peacebuilding held in Abuja said Nigeria needs access to sustainable funding mechanisms to tackle the root…
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Imo State Commissioner for Power and Electrification, Engr. Nwabueze Oguchienti, has clarified and provided further insight into the state government’s plan for a 24-hour power supply across Imo. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Toast 90.3 FM to mark World Energy Day, Engr. Oguchienti reaffirmed that several power projects are currently ongoing in different parts…
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West African regulators have planned to create a new forum to harmonize fuel prices and boost petroleum product trading across the region. This was a key outcome of the inaugural West African Refined Fuel Market Conference held in Abuja, organized by Nigeria’s NMDPRA Nigeria’s Midstream and Downstream value chain and S&P Global. The conference focused…
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Uganda’s electoral commission has announced January 15 as the date for the country’s general elections. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986 and now Africa’s fourth longest-ruling leader, is seeking re-election. His government has amended the constitution to remove age and term limits. Museveni, credited with stabilizing Uganda and boosting the economy, faces main…
