The United States has suspended all routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger’s capital, until further notice. The United States has suspended routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger. The suspension applies to all immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories but exempts diplomatic and official visas. The decision is part of broader…
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Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has confirmed that the country remains firmly aligned with the military forces of Mali, Burkina Faso, and the Niger Republic in a joint effort to confront shared security threats across West Africa. Nigeria aligns collaboratively with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to address regional security concerns. Chief…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the arrival of 4,000 brand-new compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, a significant move aimed at enhancing the company’s fuel distribution capabilities across Nigeria. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has introduced 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to enhance fuel distribution efficiency in Nigeria. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions, operational costs,…
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Copper is now Africa’s second most valuable export after crude oil, with an estimated trade value of $35 billion in 2024. But while 52 out of 54 African countries export copper, a staggering 98% of that value comes from just 10 nations. Copper has become Africa’s second most valuable export, with a trade value of…
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Finance and economy ministers from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have moved to accelerate the operationalization of the Confederal Bank for Investment and Development (BCID-AES), a key financial institution recently created by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) plans to expedite the establishment of the Confederal Bank for Investment…
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In a major diplomatic move, Ghana’s Parliament has approved visa-free agreements with four countries – Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Colombia, and the Commonwealth of Dominica marking an expansion of the country’s visa-free travel regime. Notably, the inclusion of non-African countries – Colombia and the Commonwealth of Dominica signals Ghana’s deepening push to build global…
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