Aliko Dangote says claims that Donald Trump opposes the Dangote Refinery are unfounded, citing strong US crude supply ties and benefits to Nigeria’s fuel market.
Otobong Tommy
Otobong Tommy
Otobong Tommy is a violinist, writer, and teacher. With a BSc. in public administration (2014) from Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria, she has previously worked at Ventures Africa, NAEC, The Eagles Music Academy, and currently at L'Orbe, a non-profit where she is co-founder, managing the music room targeted at children and teenagers. She also enjoys exploring design and content creation.
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Nigeria says reports linking a NAF aircraft landing in Burkina Faso to espionage are false, insisting the stop was a routine safety diversion during a maintenance flight.
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Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission has rolled out stricter mandatory data requirements for business name updates, tightening verification protocols and accelerating its digital overhaul.
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Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister urges ECOWAS ministers to maintain zero tolerance for unconstitutional government changes and safeguard West Africa’s democratic governance.
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Algeria tops the global list with $302 million in blocked airline funds, while IATA urges governments to lift restrictions to maintain airline operations.
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ECOWAS ministers urged renewed commitment to West Africa political stability, highlighting coups, climate risks, and the importance of regional integration and democratic governance.
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A Nigerian military aircraft was forced to land in Burkina Faso after allegedly violating airspace, triggering an investigation and raising regional security concerns.
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China plans to accelerate a zero-tariff policy for Nigerian goods, signalling deeper economic cooperation and fresh opportunities for expanded bilateral trade.
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Nigeria’s Student Venture Capital Grant provides N50 million in equity-free funding, mentorship, and incubation, empowering tertiary students to commercialise research and launch innovative ventures.
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DSS arrests a doctor in Kwara for allegedly supplying medical aid to kidnappers, highlighting intensified security operations to disrupt criminal logistics networks.