Month April 2025

SDP Condemns Kogi Govt’s Ban On Rallies

  THE Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi has condemned the ban on political rallies and convoys imposed by the state government. State Chairman of SDP, Mr Ahmed Attah, issued the condemnation in a statement signed by the SDP Press…

Africa’s Export Boom Hits $682bn

AFRICA recorded a significant boost in exports in 2024, reaching $682bn, driven by stabilising commodity markets and strong performance by oil-exporting nations, according to a new report by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). In its African Economic and Trade Outlook 2025,…

Uganda strikes $4bn oil deal with UAE

UGANDA has sealed a major oil infrastructure deal with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments, granting the firm a 60 percent stake in the country’s long-awaited crude oil refinery project, according to a statement from President Yoweri Museveni’s office. The $4bn refinery,…

Ghana Ramps Up Drive for Energy Capital

GHANA’S drive to position itself as a leading energy investment destination in West Africa will take centre stage on April 14, 2025, when Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor delivers a keynote speech at the Invest in African Energies:…

Zambia’s President Slams ‘dozing’ Ministers

ZAMBIA’S President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to cabinet ministers who have been caught dozing off during official meetings, calling the behaviour a serious lapse in judgement and discipline. According to a report by the BBC, the president linked the issue…

Sahel bloc Heads to Moscow For Talks

THE foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will visit Moscow on April 3 and 4 to launch formal diplomatic consultations with Russia, according to a joint statement released Tuesday by the three governments and reported by Reuters. The visit marks the…