Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has called on the Nigerian government to stop the importation of petrol, diesel, and other refined fuel products. He believes the country should prioritise local production under the “Nigeria First” policy introduced by President Bola Tinubu. But oil marketers and industry groups are pushing back, warning that such a move…
The Trump administration’s revised immigration policy is raising alarm among African students in the United States, following the introduction of stricter visa conditions that could prevent them from leaving the country until after graduation. The Trump administration’s revised immigration policy imposes stricter visa conditions on African students in the U.S. Many students and families express…
The recent discovery of a 4,000-year-old handprint on an artifact from ancient Egypt seems to have provided a remarkable window into the human touch that underlies one of the oldest civilizations in history. A 4,000-year-old handprint was discovered on an ancient Egyptian artifact named ‘soul house.’ The artifact was prepared for the Made in Ancient…
Hailed as a game-changer for Nigeria’s energy sector, the $20 billion Dangote Refinery is currently at the center of a maritime dispute. African shipowners have expressed concern that the refinery is using ships from Angola to transport its crude and finished products, rather than Nigerian-owned vessels. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, worth $20 billion, is a…
African governments and companies are beginning to regain access to international capital markets, offering a renewed chance to diversify funding sources. African countries are beginning to access international capital markets again after prolonged challenges. Decreasing rates and narrowing sovereign spreads have contributed to this market accessibility. European funds are increasingly flowing into Africa, surpassing U.S.…
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has responded to growing public concern after a viral video surfaced showing Nigerian miners allegedly trafficked and abandoned by a China-owned mining company in the Central African Republic (CAR). A viral video showcasing the plight of Nigerian miners allegedly trafficked by a Chinese mining company in the Central African Republic…
As Africa undergoes rapid urbanisation, a growing number of its cities have surpassed the one million population mark, solidifying their roles as regional economic, political, and cultural hubs. Many African cities now exceed one million residents due to rapid urbanisation. Lagos, Cairo, and Kinshasa are among Africa’s largest cities, with Lagos having nearly 16 million…
France has signed a bilateral agreement with Ghana to provide debt relief under the country’s ongoing external debt restructuring programme, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s efforts to recover from unsustainable debt levels following the COVID-19 pandemic. France signed a debt relief agreement with Ghana as part of an external debt restructuring program. This makes…
A sweeping immigration policy shift in the United States could significantly impact thousands of African skilled workers who rely on the H-1B visa programme as a pathway to employment and eventual citizenship. The United States plans to reform the H-1B visa program under Joseph Edlow, the new USCIS director. The H-1B visa is a key…
