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Niger Govt Announces Official Launch of Starlink Internet Services with Regulatory Restrictions
The Ministry of Communication, Posts and Digital Economy has announced the official launch of Starlink internet services in Niger as a significant step...
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Drops to 1.46m bpd in February – OPEC
Nigeria’s crude oil production fell to 1.46 million barrels per day (bpd) in February, a 4.8 per cent drop from 1.53 million bpd...
Burkina Faso Deploys Ultramodern Mobile Hospital to Support Troops on the Frontline
The government of Burkina Faso has strengthened its military medical response by deploying an ultramodern mobile hospital to the front lines. President Captain...
DR Congo Authorities and M23 Rebels to Hold Direct Talks in Angola as Conflict Escalates
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels will hold direct talks in Angola’s capital, Luanda, on 18 March. Angola’s presidency confirmed...
Togo Considering Membership of Confederation of Sahel States – Foreign Minister
The Togolese government is contemplating joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), now the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS). This move could enhance...
Beware: Fake FAO Job Scam Targeting Nigerians
A concerned Nigerian has raised the alarm over a fraudulent job recruitment scheme impersonating the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The...
Pro-Wike Lawmakers Deny Fubara Access to Rivers Assembly for Budget Presentation Despite Ultimatum
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has been prevented from accessing the Rivers State House of Assembly quarters in Port Harcourt this morning....
Meningitis Outbreak Kills 26 People in Kebbi, One in Sokoto
A meningitis outbreak has killed 26 people in Kebbi State and one in Sokoto State, according to health officials on Tuesday. The Kebbi...
Niger: General Tchiani Receives National Conference Final Report in Niamey
The final report of the Nigerien National Conference has been ceremoniously handed over to the head of the junta, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, in...
2 NPFL Players Make List as Chelle Announces Final Super Eagles Squad; Iheanacho Left Out
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has unveiled his final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda...
Mali to Partially Ease Restrictions on Mining Permits After Two-Year Ban
Mali has decided to partially ease restrictions on mining permits, allowing specific applications to be processed from 15th March 2025. The government initially...
EFCC Arrests Four Chinese, 27 Nigerians for Illegal Mining in Jos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 31 suspected illegal miners, including four Chinese nationals and 27 Nigerians, in Jos, Plateau...