Regional News
Mass trial of 300 Boko Haram members begins in Nigeria (trtworld.com)
The mass trial of 300 captured members of the Boko Haram terror group has begun in Nigeria. Michael Abu, Director of Strategic Communications and Head of the National Counter-Terrorism Center, shared updates on the judicial process Wednesday. Abu confirmed that the trial adheres to international criminal justice standards and is being overseen by the Federal High Court of Nigeria. He highlighted that five judges are presiding over the trial to ensure swift justice for the 300 defendants.
At least 26 villagers killed in latest violent attack in central Mali | Africanews
At least 26 people were killed after an armed group attacked a village in Mali’s central region, near the border with Burkina Faso, a government official said Monday, the latest violent attack in the conflict-hit region. The assailants attacked villagers as most of them worked in their farmlands in the Dembo village on Sunday evening, said Moulaye Guindo, the mayor of Bankass town where Dembo is located. Such attacks are becoming increasingly frequent in central Mali as the country’s military junta also struggles to contain violence in the northern region. No group has claimed responsibility for Sunday’s attack, but the blame quickly fell on JNIM, an extremist group linked to al-Qaida that often targets villagers in the region in a similar manner, including in July when rebels attacked a wedding ceremony and killed at least 21 people.
Muslim groups want film using hijab in armed robbery scene banned – Daily Trust
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) and Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) have demanded punitive actions, including the banning of an upcoming film in Nigeria showing women in niqab brandishing weapons, robbing banks and committing other crimes. This is contained in separate statements issued on Thursday signed by the Executive Director of MURIC, Prof. Ishaq Akintola and the Executive Chairman of MPAC, Disu Kamor, respectively.
In a bold stance against the recognition of LGBTQ rights, hundreds of members of the United Methodist Church, UMC, in Gombe State protested against a factional group accused of promoting LGBTQ rights and regionalisation. Carrying placards rejecting LGBTQ and regionalisation, the protesters emphasised their commitment to a unified church and their opposition to what they deem as “unholy acts.”
Cholera outbreak: Medical experts, government move to curb spread | Africanews
The Nigerian government is currently grappling with a cholera outbreak that has swept through the West African nation. As authorities work tirelessly to contain the spread of this diarrheal disease, medical experts are urging residents to maintain proper hygiene when handling food and liquids. Dr. Adewale Adeleye emphasized that thorough hand washing and safe food and water practices are crucial in preventing the spread of cholera. He advised citizens to heed all health advisories and take proactive measures, as the disease is highly transmissible.
B/Haram: 11 communities resettled in Borno-Sen. Ndume – Daily Trust
The Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has stated that 11 communities that were ravaged by the activities of Boko Haram insurgents in the state have been resettled.
The 10 resettled communities by the state government, according to the senator, are Gwoza, Pulka, Limankara, Warabe, Ngoshe, Kirawa, Izge and Bitta.
Mali’s ‘king of kora’ Toumani Diabate dies at 58 | Africanews
Mali’s celebrated “king of kora,” Toumani Diabate, passed away on Friday at the age of 58 following a brief illness, according to an announcement from his family on social media. Diabate, a renowned master of the kora—a traditional West African stringed instrument—died at a private clinic in Bamako, the capital of Mali. Born in 1965 into a family of griots, Diabate was deeply rooted in Mali’s rich cultural heritage, serving as a guardian of the nation’s oral histories and traditions. Throughout his career, Diabate was celebrated for his extraordinary skill and innovative approach to the kora. His ability to seamlessly blend traditional Malian music with contemporary influences earned him acclaim both in Africa and internationally.
The annual number of new HIV infections in West and Central Africa fell by 46 per cent between 2010 and 20230, according to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Berthilde Gahongayirein, the UNAIDS Regional Director for the region, disclosed this earlier this week during the unveiling of the latest Regional AIDS Update Report in Dakar, Senegal. The report highlights significant strides in the fight against HIV but stresses the urgent need for continued efforts.
Tinubu pledges more weapons, training, personnel for Nigeria police (premiumtimesng.com) President Bola Tinubu has pledged to empower the Nigeria Police Force with more weapons, training and personnel to boost its capacity to fight crimes. The president made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) and the Nigeria Police Force Resource Centre.
Benue Gov’t to shut down 2,100 schools – Daily Trust
The Benue State Bureau for Education Quality Assurance (BEQA) has identified 2,100 Primary and Secondary Schools for closure in its first phase of clampdown on illegal operations of educational institutions in the state. Dr. Terna Francis, Director General of (BEQA), made the disclosure on Wednesday when he attended the Speech and Prize Giving Day at Templegate Academy in Makurdi as the Special Guest of Honour.
Niger: Economic hardship and insecurity persist a year after coup | Africanews
One year has passed since mutinous soldiers overthrew Niger’s president, Mohamed Bazoum. Coup leaders said they deposed the elected government for two key reasons: its security and economic crises. But those challenges have not only persisted, they’ve worsened. And the country’s 26 million people, among the world’s youngest and poorest, are struggling. The junta severed ties with key international partners, who imposed sanctions and suspended support affecting close to half of Niger’s budget.
Veritas University, located in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, maintained for weeks that Joshua Daniel, a student of the university, had died after he slumped at the school gymnasium on April 30. However, his family suspected foul play and commissioned an autopsy. Recently, Ifeoma Ejigbo, the mother of the deceased, has come forward alleging that three students of the university have been arrested and charged with her son’s murder. This revelation, made in an interview with HumAngle, comes after months of perceived inaction by authorities. A student from Veritas University who was close to the late Joshua also confirmed the arrest.
Army reaffirms commitment to combat insurgency in N/East – Daily Trust
The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to intensify efforts against the Boko Haram insurgency and other criminal activities in the North East. Major General Adams Audu, Commandant of the Military School of Engineering in Makurdi, Benue State, made the pledge during a five-day workshop for the 2024 Operation Planning Cadre.
Jigawa tackles malaria with 3.2m mosquito nets, 6.8m drug doses – Daily Trust
The Jigawa State Government has launched a state-wide distribution of 3.2 million insecticide-treated bed nets and a seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign to tackle the menace of malaria. Governor Mallam Umar Namadi, who inaugurated the programme, stressed the critical need to reduce malaria, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the state. He emphasised that the initiative reflected the government’s commitment to delivering quality and affordable healthcare to the residents of Jigawa State.
Security operatives kill many bandits in Niger – Daily Trust
Security forces comprising the military and vigilantes have reportedly neutralised some bandits in Kundu village, along the Zungeru-Tegina road, in Rafi LGA of Niger State. It was learnt that the operation, which took place on Wednesday morning, caused panic in the Zungeru Wednesday Market as residents fled their homes amid gunfire that lasted several hours.
Nationwide Protest: Military Cautions Against Violence, Anarchy – PRNigeria News
The military high command has warned against the planned nationwide protest, citing concerns of anarchy and violence. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, gave the warning at the bi-weekly press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He said the military will not stand by and allow the country to descend into chaos.
Nigeria’s National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking (NAPTIP) has restated its commitment to fighting human trafficking in Nigeria during a radio programme discussing HumAngle’s investigation. The weekly anti-corruption radio programme, “Public Conscience,” is produced by the Progressive Impact Organisation for Community Development (PRIMORG) in Abuja, with support from the MacArthur Foundation.
In Ambush Operation, Troops Kill Two Terrorists in Kaduna – PRNigeria News
Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter terrorism operations in Kaduna State have successfully neutralized 2 terrorists and captured their arms in a swift and decisive ambush operation conducted in the earlyhours of Wednesday 24 July 2024. The troops responding to actionable intelligence, executed a well-coordinated ambush along the Tasha-Bwari Road, a vital link between Gurara town in Kachia and Kagarko Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.
Death toll rises in another Lagos building collapse (premiumtimesng.com)
The death toll from the collapsed building in Lagos has risen to five, officials said on Thursday. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the building collapsed at Arowojobe Estate, Maryland, Lagos, at about 3:49 a.m. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the new death toll on Thursday morning. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the total number of deaths was now five adult males while the rescued persons were now five.
Climate Change: Gov Yusuf launches 3-million tree planting initiative in Kano – Daily Trust
In an effort to combat climate change and enhance urban beautification, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has officially launched a tree planting exercise aimed at planting 3 million trees. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the campaign underscores the administration’s commitment to addressing the detrimental effects of climate change, soil erosion, land degradation, and desertification, while also boosting agricultural productivity.
Violent protest is criminal but peaceful protest is a right — IGP – Yerwa Express News (yen.ng) The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, has said the Nigeria Police would respond to the Aug. 1 planned protest by some Nigerians, “in a most professional manner”. Mr Egbetokun said this on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with Strategic Police Managers, consisting of officers from the rank of Commissioners of Police and above. He said the meeting with the Strategic Police Managers was to share intelligence from the various Police Commands in the country and analyse same for the security of the country.
UN says nearly 40 million people had HIV in 2023 | Africanews
Nearly 40 million people were living with the HIV virus that causes AIDS last year, over 9 million weren’t getting any treatment, and the result was that every minute someone died of AIDS-related causes, the U.N. said in a new report launched Monday. While advances are being made to end the global AIDS pandemic, the report said progress has slowed, funding is shrinking, and new infections are rising in three regions: the Middle East and North Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and Latin America. In 2023, around 630,000 people died from AIDS-related illnesses, a significant decline from the 2.1 million deaths in 2004. But the latest figure is more than double the target for 2025 of fewer than 250,000 deaths, according to the report by UNAIDS, the U.N. agency leading the global effort to end the pandemic.
Minimum Wage: Group calls for cut in working hours for workers – Yerwa Express News (yen.ng) The President, Nigerian Workers Group, NWG, Dr Kayode Ehindero, has called for a cut in the working hours for civil servants in the country. Mr Ehindero made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ilorin on Monday. He said that the new minimum wage ought to be paid for a maximum four-hour productive work rather than eight hours.
Yoruba Group Warns Against Protests in Southwest States, Regrets EndSARS Carnage – PRNigeria News
In a strongly worded statement, a Yoruba group has declared the streets of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo states as “no-go areas” for protesters. The group, which includes the Traditional Oro Worshippers and the Yoruba Patriots Movement (YPM), has vowed to occupy every space in the Southwest region from July 28 to August 28, 2024 to perform traditional rites during the annual Oro festival.
NDLEA arrests Temo, most wanted drug baron in Lagos – Yerwa Express News (yen.ng)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested, Sulaiman Jimoh populaly know as Temo, 57-year-old old alleged leader of a drug cartel in Lagos. Femi Babafemi, NDLEA, Director of Media and Advocacy, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
Ahead of the planned nationwide protests, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) says it has initiated consultations and instructed its 104 affiliated organizations to remain on standby. A nationwide protest scheduled for August 1 against the present administration has been eliciting tension from Nigerians, both home and abroad. In a communiqué after an emergency meeting of the National Executive of 36 State Chairmen, and other stakeholders held virtually from Wednesday into the early hours of Thursday, the NYCN expressed deep concern over the severe socio-economic challenges and widespread hardship faced by citizens, especially the youth.
Remain neutral in proposed trial of Jammeh, Wongbe tells ECOWAS – Daily Trust
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been asked to be cautious about how it approaches the proposed prosecution of heinous crimes committed in The Gambia during the tenure of former President Yahya Jammeh. The advice was given by the representative of Liberia at the ECOWAS Parliament, Hon. Taa Wongbe.
EU launches scheme to build capacity of Nigerian teachers – Daily Trust
The European Union (EU) has launched the second phase of its education programme, ‘Expand, Integrate and Strengthen Systems (EISS)’, aimed at enhancing the capacity of Nigerian teachers.
This phase complements the first, ‘Education and Youth Empowerment in North Western Nigeria’, launched in 2023.
Peace and Security
U.S. Sanctions 3 People ‘Affiliated With’ ISIS Network In Africa – HumAngle (humanglemedia.com)
The United States Department of the Treasury has announced sanctions against three individuals accused of being integral to the Islamic State’s financial and operational networks across Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa. This development, announced in a press statement released on July 23, is part of the broader mission of the Counter ISIS Finance Group (CIFG), a working group within the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS that includes over 80 countries and international organisations.
As AES and ECOWAS drift apart, dialogue on the fundamentals is vital | ISS Africa
Military juntas in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formed a confederation at the first summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) on 6 July. The decision consolidates relations between the three countries, which launched the AES last September as a mutual defence pact against external and internal threats, including terrorism.
African Union addresses integration issues at Ghana conference | Africanews
The African Union convened in Ghana on Sunday to address issues related to African integration and to establish a unified stance before engaging with the G20 and UN. Mauritania’s President and current African Union Chair, Mohamed Cheikh Ghazouani, urged for the acceleration of the African integration process. He stressed the importance of expediting economic integration to support the continent and fulfill the aspirations of African citizens.
Nigeria, US Customs to Fight Drugs, Arms Smuggling with AI – PRNigeria News
The Nigeria Customs Service is collaborating with the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to curb the flow of illicit drugs and arms into the West African nation. In an exclusive interview with the Voice of America (VOA) correspondent Chinedu Offor, on July 23, 2024, it was revealed that the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Adewale Adeniyi recently held talks in Washington DC with officials from the CBP to address this issue.
Shun inter-agency rivalry, Tinubu tells security agencies – Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, directed all security agencies to put a permanent end to the inter-agency rivalry and unite criminal elements and criminalities ravaging the country.This, he said, would help all the security agencies saddled with the responsibility of tackling the present menace which, according to him, is being carried out by “well-organised” non-state actors.
Ivory Coast deports 164 Burkinabe refugees amid concerns | Africanews
The Burkinabe government has expressed regret over the deportation of 164 of its citizens, who recently sought refuge in Ivory Coast. This comes amid ongoing efforts to accommodate the 60,000 Burkinabe who have fled instability in their homeland since 2021. Many of these refugees are hosted by local families, while others are housed in government-established reception centers. On July 13, 2024, a group of 173 Burkinabe, predominantly women, children, and about fifty men, arrived in Ouangolodougou, Ivory Coast. Seven members of the group reported to local authorities to register their livestock. However, three days later, 164 of the refugees were deported back to Burkina Faso without any official explanation.
Rethinking responses to unconstitutional changes of government in West Africa | ISS Africa Since 2020, West Africa has recorded six unconstitutional changes of government in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger. The recurrence of coups d’état in these four countries, the prolonged nature of current transitions, and the apparent ability of their leaders to resist regional, continental and international pressures, calls for a reflection on how to respond to these phenomena.
Many Nigerians and foreign observers wonder how Boko Haram funds its operations. How has Boko Haram raised funds for its war on the Nigerian state for over a decade? Who finances the group? At the peak of the war, Nigerian financial intelligence agencies began an investigation to know the financiers of terrorism in Africa’s most populous country. The more than 10-year hunt yielded its latest result in March when the federal government sanctioned several individuals and entities for allegedly financing terrorism.
Protest: Institute of Peace Calls For Restraint – Daily Trust
Ahead of the planned protests over hardship and widespread hunger, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called for calm and restraint. Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, Director General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, told journalists in Abuja on Wednesday that Civil Society Organizations, organizers, and other bodies involved should note that, “although the nation is facing hard times – a situation not unique to Nigeria, as the world at large is grappling with a global economic crisis – there is need for caution to avoid inflaming the already precarious situation.”
ANALYSIS: How ECOWAS should treat breakaway Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso (premiumtimesng.com)
Military juntas in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger formed a confederation at the first summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) on 6 July. The decision consolidates relations between the three countries, which launched the AES last September as a mutual defence pact against external and internal threats, including terrorism. In January, the three announced their intention to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Niger’s General Abdourahamane Tchiani confirmed that decision at the opening of the 6 July summit, stating that ‘the peoples of the Sahel have irrevocably turned their backs on ECOWAS.’ The issue was also on the agenda of the ECOWAS summit held on 7 July.
VOA Corruption Series: Nigeria to use state police to combat militants (voaafrica.com)
Nigeria is considering the introduction of state police across the country’s 36 states as part of measures to tackle militant attacks, mass kidnappings and banditry activities that are wracking the country. The state police are an addition to the more than 300,000-member strong national police force who have been overwhelmed by the violence. Nigerians are cautiously welcoming the move, as Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.
Nigeria, US Move to Revive “Customs Manual Assistance Agreement” – PRNigeria News
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, On Thursday, July 18, 2024, took a significant step in strengthening global partnerships by participating in a bilateral meeting with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Washington, D.C. The meeting focused on reviving the over-decade-old Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) to enhance service delivery through global collaborations and data-driven decision-making to improve national security and effectively combat cross-border crimes.
330 women and children rescued by Operation Hadin Kai – Yerwa Express News (yen.ng)
In a significant development, troops from Operation Hadin Kai have rescued a total of 330 women and children from the Bama and Pulka General axis. Of the 330, 110 are women, including elderly while 220 were children. The rescued individuals were handed over to the Borno State Government on Monday.
Humanitarian
UN report says around 733 million people globally faced hunger in 2023 | Africanews
Around 733 million people faced hunger in 2023, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published on Wednesday by five United Nations specialised agencies. Hunger affected one out of every eleven people in the world and one out of five in Africa, with the number rising on that continent. The report highlights that access to adequate food remains elusive for billions with around 2.33 billion people globally faced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2023. It add that this number that has not changed significantly since the sharp upturn in 2020, amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
UK pledges £84m to Africa, Mideast in bid to stop illegal migration “at source” | Africanews
The newly elected British Prime Minister seeks to reset the UK’s approach to illegal migration. Keir Starmer announced Thursday £84m (or about USD 108m) in funding to tackle illegal migration. He also promised his government will “work with European partners to share intelligence data, expertise and put the gangs out of business”. “But to stop illegal migration, we must also tackle it at source. So today I’m announcing £84 million of new funding for projects across Africa and the Middle East. That includes humanitarian and health support, skills training, help with job opportunities and access to education,” he politician said.
$250,000 meant for VVF treatment used to train doctors – Women affairs minister – Daily Trust
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Barrister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has raised concern about the use of $250,000 allocated for the treatment of Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) patients to train medical doctors. During a courtesy visit to Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Tuesday, she revealed that the funds, which were provided annually by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for treating VVF patients, were reportedly diverted to train doctors instead.
Several dead, over 150 missing after boat capsizes off Mauritania: IOM (trtworld.com)
At least 15 people have been killed and more than 150 missing after a boat carrying 300 passengers capsized near Mauritania’s capital Nouakchott, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. The IOM said on Wednesday the Mauritanian coastguard rescued 120 people and that 10 of them were taken to hospitals while efforts to locate the missing continued.
How is new malaria vaccine drive working in West Africa? | Health News | Al Jazeera
The Ivory Coast has received the first doses of malaria vaccine from the world’s largest vaccine maker, the Serum Institute of India, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, and began rolling out a new vaccination drive across the country earlier this week.
Mobilization and economic development
Nigerian lawmakers mediate rift with Africa’s richest man | Africanews
On Monday, Nigerian legislators launched a probe into the reported importation of polluted fuel into the nation, in a bid to resolve disputes between Africa’s wealthiest man Aliko Dangote’s oil refinery and the regulatory body. The chairma n, Ikenga Ugochinyere, revealed that the legislative committee conducting the probe is investigating allegations of the “unregulated issuance of licenses and the purported lack of international standard laboratories” associated with the contaminated products in Abuja.
Nigeria doubles minimum wage for Government workers after strikes | Africanews
Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement on Thursday with labour unions that have been threatening further strikes as the cost of living spirals. blicThe new minimum monthly wage is set at 70,000 naira ($44), six times lower than what the unions were demanding. They accepted the offer with “mixed feelings” considering the country’s economic woes, Nigerian Labour Congress President Joe Ajaero said Thursday after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The new pay award will not take immediate effect as federal lawmakers must still have to pass a new law to approve it.
Niger: IMF approves $71 million disbursement | Africanews
Niger will receive new loans from the IMF to undertake reforms to reduce risks to prospective balance of payments stability and resolve its protracted balance of payments problems. The Executive Board of the IMF completed Wednesday the Fourth and Fifth Reviews of Niger’s economic and financial program supported by the Extended Credit Facility arrangement (ECF), and the First Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement (RSF). The completion of the reviews allowed for the immediate disbursement of SDR 19.74 million(about US$ 26 million) under the ECF—bringing total disbursements under the arrangement to SDR 157.92 million (about US$ 210million)—and of SDR 34.216 million (about US$ 45 million) under the RSF.
Nigeria slaps Meta with $220M fine over ‘multiple’ data violations (trtworld.com)
Nigeria has issued a $220 million fine against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, for “multiple and repeated” violations. The country’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Friday accused Meta of violating the country’s data protection and consumer rights laws on Facebook and WhatsApp. The FCCPC’s chief executive officer Adamu Abdullahi said the investigations the commission carried out in conjunction with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission between May 2021 and December 2023 showed that it engaged in “invasive practices against data subjects/consumers in Nigeria”.
The Federal Government says the proposed N6.2 trillion supplementary budgetary will be used to pay the minimum wage. Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, gave the assurance while addressing the House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriation in Abuja. He said that the funds would be spent on stimulating the economy through the implementation of various infrastructural projects.
Tinubu signs North-west, South-east Development Commission Bills (premiumtimesng.com) President Bola Tinubu has signed into law bills creating two new regional development commissions. The bills are the North West Development Commission (NWDC), sponsored by Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, and the South East Development Commission (SEDC), sponsored by Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu.
NG-CARES: FG reimburses states, FCT N438bn to boost social protection – Daily Trust The federal government has released N438.4 billion as reimbursement to 34 states and FCT under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme formerly known as Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme. The National Coordinator of NG-CARES Programme, Dr Abdulkarim Obaje, on Tuesday in a statement said the funds were disbursed based on the results achieved by the states and FCT during the third Independent Verification Agency (IVA) assessment carried out in January 2024.
Dangote/NNPC rift: Nigeria’s petrol import from Malta jumps 43 times to $2.08bn – Daily Trust
Nigeria’s importation of petroleum from Malta has skyrocketed to 43 folds, amounting to $2.08 billion in 2023. A report by Businessday noted that data sourced from Trade Map, a global database on international trade statistics, showed Nigeria imported petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals worth $2.8 billion in 2023, a 342 percent increase from $47.5 million as of 2013.
