Daily Archives: 22nd August 2025

INTERPOL has announced one of its largest cybercrime crackdowns in Africa, with 1,209 suspects arrested and nearly 88,000 victims identified. INTERPOL coordinated Operation Serengeti 2.0 from June to August 2025, leading to 1,209 arrests and identifying 88,000 victims. Authorities recovered $97.4 million and dismantled over 11,400 malicious online infrastructures targeting cyber-enabled crimes. Key successes include…

General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has expressed renewed worry about the expanding means terrorists utilize to fund and sustain their activities. General Christopher Musa addressed concerns about terrorist funding methods in Nigeria. Nigeria is tracking local and international sources of terrorist financing, notably using gold. Recent arrests of high-profile Ansaru group…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is quickly silencing its critics, with operations running more consistently and efficiently than ever before. Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased production to 610,000 barrels per day in August 2025, nearing its full capacity. The refinery consistently surpassed industry expectations, enhancing operational reliability and efficiency. June 2025 marked its first gasoline export to…

The Trump administration has announced that it is conducting a sweeping review of more than 55 million people who currently hold valid U.S. visas, a move that could lead to deportations if any violations are uncovered. The Trump administration is reviewing over 55 million valid U.S. visa holders for potential violations. The State Department applies…

Angola’s crude production slipped below 1 million barrels a day in July, marking the lowest level since March 2023. Angola’s crude oil production dropped below 1 million barrels per day in July, the lowest since March 2023. The decline in output, documented at 998,757 barrels daily, missed governmental projections of 1.07 million barrels. Lower production…