Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
Katsina and the prospect of subnational renewal, By Dakuku Peterside
Can Nigeria’s states become true engines of development, or are they condemned to remain administrative outposts of a distant federal centre? This question has new urgency as citizens grow weary of a federation that promises much but delivers too little in the places where life is actually lived. Co
IPI Nigeria to open Press Freedom Hub to mark World Press Freedom Day
“The centre will anchor our media advocacy programmes and accelerate efforts to promote press freedom and protect journalists facing threats and censorship." The post IPI Nigeria to open Press Freedom Hub to mark World Press Freedom Day appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NNPC targets refinery Warri, Port Harcourt refineries restart with new Chinese technical alliance
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms to facilitate a read more NNPC targets refinery Warri, Port Harcourt refineries restart with new Chinese technical alliance
NNPC begins plan to restart Warri, Port Harcourt refineries
…signs MOU with Chinese firms The Nigerian National Petroleum Company ( NNPC) Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) read more NNPC begins plan to restart Warri, Port Harcourt refineries
Nigeria signs MoU with Airbus to boost aerospace development
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, one of the world’s leading read more Nigeria signs MoU with Airbus to boost aerospace development
Sabou Capital secures Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund investment to back SMEs
The investment is a boost for Sabou Capital, which targets a gap in Africa’s funding landscape where revenue-generating SMEs are locked out of growth capital.
Senegal: Senegal Rebel Leader Rejects Prosecution Claims Against Journalist René Capain Bassène
[CPJ] A key Senegalese rebel leader, César Atoute Badiate, has broken his silence on jailed journalist René Capain Bassène, refuting the prosecution's claim that Bassène was a militant fighting for independence of the Casamance region who incited him to murder 14 illegal loggers in 2018.
Senegal: New CPJ Podcast Reveals Torture, Coerced Testimony in Case of Jailed Senegalese Journalist René Capain Bassène
[CPJ] Dakar -- A new podcast released by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) presents extensive new testimony and reporting on the conviction of Senegalese journalist and author René Capain Bassène, raising serious questions about the integrity of a case that has become one of West Africa's m
Africa: Africa's Travel Indaba to Drive Economic Growth
[SAnews.gov.za] Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says Africa's Travel Indaba is a powerful celebration of the continent's extraordinary potential to drive economic growth through tourism.