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Admin - December 7, 2025

NIGERIA: CAC Announces Nationwide Clampdown on Unregistered PoS Operators Beginning Jan 1

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced that it will begin a nationwide enforcement action against all Point of Sale (PoS) operators running without proper registration. The clampdown, which takes effect from January 1, 2026, aims to halt the growing number of illegal PoS businesses across the […]
Admin - December 6, 2025

NIGERIA: EFCC Seeks Stronger Laws, Better Protection For Prosecutors Battling Financial Crimes

      By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for urgent legislative updates and stronger security measures to protect prosecutors handling high-profile financial crime cases in Nigeria.   Speaking at a one-day workshop in Uyo on Friday titled “Prosecuting Financial Crimes in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and […]
Admin - December 5, 2025

NIGERIA: Ekiti Opens Booking for Commercial Flights on United Nigeria Airlines

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Ekiti State Government has announced the official opening of booking for commercial flights to the state through United Nigeria Airlines.   According to the Ekiti State Ministry of Education, in a public announcement shared via it’s official X handle, stated that residents, visitors, and business travellers […]
Admin - December 4, 2025

South Sudan Secures $50 Million Climate Adaptation Grant For Aweil And Warrap

    By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan   South Sudan has obtained a $50 million climate adaptation grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), marking the country’s first-ever single-nation project financed by the global climate funding mechanism. The Government of Japan will contribute an additional $2.5 million in co-financing.   The announcement was made […]
Admin - December 2, 2025

NIGERIA: NUPRC Targets $10bn Investments As Licensing Round Portal Opens.

    By Lisa Chankat, Abuja   The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially launched the 2025 licensing Round Portal, with a view to attracting fresh investments worth $10 billion and an additional two billion barrels to the national oil reserves over the next 10 years.   The Commission Chief Executive, Engineer Gbenga […]
Admin - December 1, 2025

Malawi President Mutharika Embarks On First Official Foreign Trip To South Africa

    By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   President Professor Peter Arthur Mutharika has departed for a trip to the Republic of South Africa, marking his first international journey since assuming office as President of Malawi. The visit is expected to strengthen diplomatic relations and explore new economic opportunities between the two nations.       […]
Admin - November 29, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria Unveils ECOWAS Biometric ID Card After 11-Year Delay

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Nigeria has achieved a major milestone in regional security and migration management with the launch of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC), according to a statement released by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, via his official X handle.   The minister described the rollout […]
Admin - November 26, 2025

MALAWI: Tension At Area 43 As MCP MPs Storm Chakwera’s Home Over Reported Police Arrest Attempt

  By Smile Hamilton Malawi   Several Members of Parliament from the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) on Tuesday, rushed to the Area 43 residence of former President Lazarus Chakwera after receiving reports that police officers had allegedly gone there to arrest him.   The MPs, looking visibly concerned, said they were alerted by community members […]
Admin - November 25, 2025

NIGERIA: NNPC Speaks On State Of The Nation’s Refinery

  ….Posts 5.4trillion Naira Profit For 2024 Financial Year.   By Lisa Chankat, Abuja, Nigeria   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company said it is carrying out a rigorous engineering and financial construct, to enable the sustainability of the nation’s refinery.   Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC, Bayo Onjulari at a media briefing in […]
Admin - November 25, 2025

NIGERIA: Nigeria Pushes For Permanent UN Security Council Seats For Africa At AU–EU Summit

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   Nigeria has renewed its call for Africa to secure permanent seats with veto-wielding authority at the United Nations Security Council, insisting that reform of the global governance system is long overdue.   The demand was delivered at the 7th African Union–European Union Summit in Luanda, Angola, where […]
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