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Nigeria’s NNPC considers refinery sale despite billions spent on repairs

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Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, says efforts to revive Nigeria’s state-owned refineries are becoming “a bit more complicated.” Efforts to revive Nigeria’s state-owned refineries are encountering increased complications, according to the CEO of NNPC Limited, Bayo Ojulari. Despite significant investments into modernizing refinery technology, expected improvements…

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Africa’s largest diamond producer to let currency depreciate quicker

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Botswana has announced that it will allow its pula currency to depreciate by 2.76% over the next 12 months, a steeper adjustment than previously planned. Botswana will allow its currency, the pula, to depreciate by 2.76% over the next year to tackle economic challenges. The country faces significant economic pressure due to a global diamond…

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Top 5 African countries with the best English proficiency

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While not every African country saw gains in English proficiency, the region as a whole made progress, particularly among women, who continue to outperform men. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 African countries with the best English proficiency. The list is courtesy of EF Education First. Africa remains the only continent where women consistently…

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U.S. counters Nigeria’s claims linking visa policy to BRICS, illegal migrant deportations

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The United States has dismissed speculation that its recent reduction in visa validity for most Nigerian applicants is politically motivated or connected to Nigeria’s foreign policy positions, including its resistance to U.S. deportation programs or perceived affiliations with global alliances such as BRICS. The United States denies allegations that reducing visa validity for Nigerian applicants…

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U.S. crackdown on birth-related travel gains support as Uganda warns citizens

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The United States’ efforts to curb “birth tourism” is gaining traction internationally, with Uganda publicly backing the policy and cautioning its citizens against such travel. The United States is intensifying efforts to address ‘birth tourism’ and received support from Uganda regarding the policy. The U.S. government has raised concerns about misuse of temporary visa categories…

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Nigeria says ‘No’ to Trump’s forced immigration push

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The Trump administration’s controversial plan to deport thousands of undocumented migrants to African nations has faced firm resistance from Abuja, highlighting growing diplomatic tensions over the U.S.’s unilateral immigration policies targeting the continent. The Trump administration’s plan to deport undocumented Venezuelan migrants to African nations has faced resistance from Nigeria. Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister revealed…

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