Regional News
Gunman attack in north-central Nigeria: death toll climbs to 150 | Africanews
The death toll from an attack by gunmen over the weekend in north-central Nigeria has climbed to 150, survivors said Monday as the villagers were still digging through burned homes, counting their dead and looking for dozens of people still missing. Assailants stormed Benue state’s Yelewata community late on Friday night, opening fire on villagers who were asleep and setting their homes ablaze, survivors and the local farmers union said. Many of those killed were sheltering in a local market
Mali court places Canada’s Barrick gold mine under provisional administration | Africanews
A court in Mali on Monday placed Barrick Mining’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex under provisional administration for six months. The move hands control of Canada’s biggest operation to state-appointed management and is seen as a major escalation in an ongoing dispute between the company and Mali’s military rulers. Barrick Gold has been in conflict with the administration over alleged unpaid taxes and unfair contracts with past governments. Monday’s decision comes.
How fake agric ‘credit providers’ dupe farmers – Daily Trust
Many farmers in Nasarawa State are currently calculating their losses after being defrauded of millions of naira by fraudulent agricultural loan syndicates who claimed to be offering them credit facilities. The scammers approach farmers with loan offers ranging from N100,000 to N20 million after purportedly setting up an office in Doma town to enhance their credibility.
At least 100 people have been killed in a northcentral Nigerian town following an overnight attack by gunmen, as Amnesty International called for the government to end the “almost daily bloodshed in Benue state”. The attack, which occurred from late Friday into Saturday morning, took place in Yelwata, a town in Benue State, according to Amnesty.
Nigerians have highest trust in media globally – Report
Despite a global decline in trust in the media over the last decade, a new report has found that Nigerians’ level of trust in news is increasing. The Digital News Report, published by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, said 68 per cent of Nigerians still trust the media, which is the highest in the world. Nigeria is followed by Finland, where 67 per cent trust in the media. Citizens of two European countries, Hungary and Greece, have the lowest trust in the media (22 per cent). The research said Nigerians’ trust in the news has increased significantly since 2021, alongside some recent improvements in the press freedom index scores from RSF.
Nigerian military kills 6,260 terrorists, rescues 5,365 civilians – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says 6,260 terrorists have been killed while 14,138 terrorists and other criminals were apprehended in joint military operations across the country in the past two years. The Deputy Director Defence Media Operations, Ibrahim Abu-Mawashi, a brigadier-general, revealed this while giving an overview of military operations in two years, at the Expanded Parley with Media Executives on Thursday in Abuja. The parley was being held to mark the two years in office of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, a general, and other service chiefs.
Nigeria scores poorly in global human rights assessment — Report
Nigeria continues to perform poorly on key human rights indicators, according to new data by the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI), an independent global non-governmental organisation. PREMIUM TIMES obtained the report on Thursday. The report pointed out significant shortfalls in government protections for civil liberties, personal security, and basic living standards. In its 2025 dataset, published via the Rights Tracker platform, HRMI rated Nigeria 3.2 out of 10 in the category of Safety from the State, which includes protection from arbitrary arrest, torture, enforced disappearance, extrajudicial execution, and the death penalty.
Nigerian governors to collaborate with FG to tackle food security challenges
The 36 state governors have reiterated their commitment to working closely with the federal government to harmonise levies, remove illegal checkpoints, and enhance the free movement of goods across states. The governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), made the pledge after their meeting in Abuja, in a communique signed by the forum’s Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, and read by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. Mr Sanwo-Olu said the forum at the meeting deliberated on issues affecting the country, including rising cost of food in the country.
Scores of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists were neutralized in the early hours of Wednesday during a failed attempt to infiltrate the Naval Base at Lake Chad Fish Dam. According to a statement posted on the official Facebook page of the Nigerian Army said, the attack, which began around 2 a.m., targeted the newly acquired Swamp Boggeys provided by the Borno State Government for clearing waterways in the Lake Chad region.However, the terrorists met fierce resistance from personnel stationed at the base.
Military Jets Bomb ISWAP Camp, Injure Leader ‘Abu Moussab Al-Barnawi’ in Sambisa – PRNigeria News
Military Jets Bomb ISWAP Camp, Injure Leader ‘Abu Moussab Al-Barnawi’ in Sambisa The Nigerian military has dealt another significant blow to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), following a precision airstrike that destroyed a newly established terrorist base in Baikee Forest, located in the Sambisa axis of Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State.
JUST IN: Troops eliminate scores of terrorists, repel attack in Borno – Yerwa Express News
In a coordinated joint military operations in Borno State, the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, comprising land, maritime, and air components, have eliminated undisclosed number of Boko Haram terrorists in Borno. According to the Nigerian Army, the fight lasted for over two hours in a fish dam area of Lake
Nigeria’s current Lassa fever fatality rate worse than 2024 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a rise in the case fatality rate (CFR) of confirmed Lassa fever infections, surpassing the rate recorded during the same period in 2024. As of epidemiological week 23 in 2025, a total of 143 deaths have been reported, with a CFR of 18.9 per cent – higher than the 17.8 per cent CFR recorded for the same period in 2024. So far, 18 states have reported at least one confirmed case across 96 Local Government Areas.
70% of Nigerians can’t afford legal representation – D-G LACON – Yerwa Express News
Aliyu Abubakar, Director-General of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, LACON, says 70 per cent of Nigerians cannot afford legal representation. Mr Abubakar, said this on Tuesday in Jos, when he paid a courtesy visit on Da Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos, and chairman of the Plateau Traditional Council.
Reps Probe Disbursement of N1.12trn Anchor Borrowers Programme, others – Daily Trust
The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has commenced a probe into the N1.12 trillion spent on the federal government’s Anchors Borrowers Programme (ABP). It is also probing NIRSAL Microficnance Bank for N215 billion spent on agrobusinesses as well as the Bank of Industry (BOI) over N3 billion disbursed to 22,120 smallholder farmers through the agriculture value chain financing,
Inflation slides to 22.97% – Daily Trust
Nigeria’s Headline inflation rate eased to 22.97% relative to the April 2025 headline inflation rate of 23.71%, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The May 2025 Headline inflation rate decreased to 0.74%, compared to the April 2025 Headline inflation rate. When compared to May 2024, the Headline inflation rate dropped was 10.98% lower from 33.95%.
US considers imposing visa ban on Nigeria, 24 other African countries
About one week after imposing a travel ban on seven African countries, the Donald Trump-led US administration is considering imposing a visa ban and other travel restrictions on citizens of Nigeria and 24 other African countries. The Washington Post reported that this was documented in a memo signed by the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and sent to the diplomats who work in the affected countries on Saturday. In total, 36 countries are currently being reviewed for the additional ban.
Police Command in Gombe State, on Saturday, confirmed the electrocution of five persons while 13 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in Tudun-Wadan Pantami community of Gombe Metropolis. DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Command’s spokesperson who gave the confirmation in a press statement issued in Gombe said that the incident occurred in the early hours of.
Lagos govt, marketers’ dispute threatens fuel distribution nationwide – Daily Trust
There is an imminent disruption in fuel supply following the failure of petroleum marketers and truck owners to lift products at Dangote Refinery and Lekki Seaport, Daily Trust can report. This is in protest against the Lagos State government’s enforcement of N12,500 e-call-up levy on trucks operating along the Lekki-Epe corridor. Members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) on Monday staged a peaceful.
Gombe residents kick as police ban motorcycles – Daily Trust
Residents of Gombe have protested against an announcement by the Nigeria Police Force on the restriction of the use of motorcycles from 7pm to 6am across the state. The Gombe State Police Command had on Wednesday announced the immediate ban on using motorcycles between the hours of 7pm and 6am, in an effort to curb phone snatching and other crimes across the state.
Gov. Buni hosts Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum in Chad – Yerwa Express News
Gov. Mai Mala Buni has convened a meeting of the Lake Chad Governors Forum on Wednesday at the Nigerian Embassy in N’Djamena, Republic of Chad. It marked his first action as the forum’s head, following his appointment in January as the chairman. Discussions focused on the fifth session’s resolutions, which took place in Maiduguri last January.
Farmers, experts flay agric ministry’s call for prayers, fasting – Daily Trust
Farmers, experts and other stakeholders have flayed the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security’s calls for prayers and fasting to ensure the successful attainment of national food security objectives. A leaked memo, in which the ministry has planned a series of solemn prayer sessions to invoke divine intervention, sparks anger and fierce reactions from members of the public and online community.
Nigerian military strikes insurgents’ camp in Gwoza, hits ISWAP commander
Nigerian military jets have reportedly bombed a new camp of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Baikee Forest in the Sambisa axis of the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation, according to PR Nigeria, severely injured scores of insurgents, including their notorious leader, Abu Moussab al-Barnawi. The precision airstrike on June 13 was part of Operation KALACHEN WUTA, which is conducted by the North East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, against ISWAP fighters converging in.
Africa can benefit from new global climate alliances | ISS Africa
United States (US) President Donald Trump’s attack on the global climate agenda is a risk in a world that increasingly suffers more intense extreme weather events and negative climate impacts. But as fresh climate leadership emerges, new alliances are beginning to look promising. One is a new France-China initiative that is the vanguard of a broader European Union (EU)-China partnership on climate change. Can Africa become a net beneficiary of these movements?
INSECURITY: Many bandits killed in clash with vigilantes in Plateau – Daily Trust
Many bandits have been reportedly killed in a fierce clash between bandits and a combined operation of vigilantes and soldiers around the Dutsen Zaki community in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Daily Trust gathered that the operation, which is in its fifth day, recorded a huge number of casualties from both the bandits and the vigilantes. 16 vigilantes were said to have been injured in the clash and are currently.
Bandits kill 24 farmers, others in Katsina communities – Daily Trust
Bandits have killed at least 20 farmers, three other residents, and a community watch corps operative, popularly called C’watch in Katsina State. The separate incidents took place in Kankara Local Government Area, one of the frontline LGAs in the state. A resident of the community who pleaded anonymity told our reporter that, “about six days ago, bandits attacked farmers in Yargoje, Kwakware, Danmarke, Gidan Dawa and some from Burdugau.
Peace and Security
Why a jihadist takeover of a Sahelian capital is unlikely | ISS Africa
Despite a recent surge in terrorist attacks, the region is more at risk of fragmentation than centralised jihadist rule. Insecurity has risen sharply in the Sahel in recent months. Between late May and early June, major attacks claimed by Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) targeted various locations in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed on Wednesday while speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. Addressing concerns about whether the insecurity amounts to a failure of government, the minister noted that the security crisis has deep roots but is being approached with unprecedented resolve. “This has been happening for decades. Government has a great responsibility to ensure that people’s lives and property are protected — that’s the first role of government,” he said.
If Nigeria wins, West Africa wins, outgoing AFRICOM Commander speaks on Insecurity
Nigeria and its West African neighbours are facing one of the most volatile security environments in decades, and according to outgoing US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander, Michael Langley, the stakes could not be higher: “If they win, West Africa wins. The Sahel wins,” the US Marine general told PREMIUM TIMES in an interview at the Pentagon on 4 June. Mr Langley sat down with Pearl Matibe for a final conversation before his retirement. It was a rare, one-on-one opportunity to speak frankly about the fight against.
Nigerian military forces under Operation Hadin Kai have successfully repelled a coordinated infiltration attempt by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists targeting the Naval Base in the Lake Chad area of Borno State, neutralizing scores of insurgents in the process. According to a statement released today on the official Facebook page of the Nigerian Army, the terrorists launched the attack around 2:00 a.m., aiming to destroy newly.
TIMELINE: At least 635 People Killed, 182 Abducted Across Nigeria in May – HumAngle
No fewer than 635 people lost their lives in May 2025 across Nigeria, according to the HumAngle Tracker. This marks the highest monthly death toll recorded so far this year. In addition, at least 182 people were abducted during the same period. These figures underscore the increasing vulnerability of Nigerians to insecurity and conflict. It also represents an increase in the number of fatalities compared to previous months of the year, 2025. In April, the Tracker recorded 590 deaths and 192 kidnappings. This means fatalities increased by approximately 7.6 per cent in May, while the number of abductions slightly declined.
Insecurity: COAS Calls for Deeper Media-Military Partnership – PRNigeria News
The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering collaboration with the media as part of efforts to enhance national security and strengthen civil-military relations. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, stated this on Tuesday at the opening of a two-day training for media professionals organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs in Abuja. Represented by the Director-General, Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, Maj.-Gen. Gbemiga Adesina, the COAS said the Army recognises the.
Military Jets Bomb ISWAP Camp, Injure Leader ‘Abu Moussab Al-Barnawi’ in Sambisa – PRNigeria News
Military Jets Bomb ISWAP Camp, Injure Leader ‘Abu Moussab Al-Barnawi’ in Sambisa The Nigerian military has dealt another significant blow to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), following a precision airstrike that destroyed a newly established terrorist base in Baikee Forest, located in the Sambisa axis of Gwoza Local Government Area, Borno State.
Climate and Conflict Are Straining Minds in Nigeria’s North East – HumAngle
The 27-year-old farmer, displaced by conflict in North East Nigeria, said he lay restless on a thin mat in the ‘Water Board’ displacement camp in Monguno, Borno State, his mind crowded with unpaid debts and hungry mouths. Collectors showed up at his tarpaulin shelter and cornered him in the market, demanding the ₦10,000 he owed, an amount he once considered pocket change. “It was crazy of me to have thought of that,” he says now with a chuckle. “It was merely ₦10,000. I could have given that as alms during the harvest season in the good old days.”
We Have Rehabilitated Over 300,000 Repentant Insurgents –Zulum
The Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has revealed that over 300,000 Boko Haram members and their families have so far surrendered and embraced peace as part of the state’s deradicalisation and reintegration efforts. Speaking during an interview with News Central, Zulum described the mass surrender as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s fight against insurgency, attributing the success to a combination of military operations and soft approach
West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says | Reuters West African nations want to strike deals with the U.S. over energy and rare earth minerals, but the Trump administration’s looming expansion of travel bans risks derailing those efforts, Nigeria’s foreign minister said on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump this month implemented full or partial travel bans for foreign nationals from.
Chadian Opposition Leader Gam Released from Detention
Robert Gam, secretary general of Chad’s Socialist Party Without Borders (PSF), has been freed eight months after his disappearance, the party announced on Wednesday. According to PSF, Gam was dropped off at his home late Tuesday night by a vehicle linked to Chadian intelligence services. Gam’s detention followed a period of threats and intimidation, occurring a few months after the death of the movement’s leader, Yaya Dillo Djerou. Djerou, a cousin of President Mahamat Idriss.
Massacres in Border Communities Ignite New Terror Wave in Benue State – HumAngle
Doowuese Kohol*, a woman in her 70s, was fast asleep on the night of Saturday, June 13, after what she described as a “peaceful day”. Her children had spent it tending to farm work and running other errands. The evening rain had cooled the air, making it perfect for rest. But just before 11:00 p.m., Doowuese’s children burst into her hut, waking her in a panic. When Doowuese opened her eyes, the air was filled with screams and smoke. Armed assailants had descended on Yelwata, an agrarian community in the Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, North-central Nigeria.
NAF deploys more aircraft to North-central to bolster peace efforts
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) in the North-central, where it recorded at least three accidental airstrikes. According to a Facebook post the agency made on Tuesday, the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Hasan Abubakar, made this known during an operational assessment visit to the Tactical Air Command in Makurdi. This followed the brutal killings of more than 100 people in Yelewata, a border town in Guma LGA of Benue State, where armed Fulani militiamen terror ignited a two-day protest.
Nigeria Evacuation: FG Announces Emergency Plan for Citizens
The Federal Government has announced that it is finalising emergency evacuation plans for Nigerian citizens stranded in Israel and Iran following the recent escalation of hostilities between the two nations. According to a statement released by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday night, Nigerian embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran are actively reaching out to affected citizens and coordinating efforts to ensure their safe return.
We’re open to negotiating with bandits –Sokoto Gov’t – Daily Trust
Sokoto State has reiterated its commitment to peace and security, expressing willingness to engage in dialogue with armed groups who are ready to lay down their weapons and embrace reconciliation. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security, Col Ahmed Usman (rtd), the state emphasized the importance of negotiation over prolonged conflict. The government noted that “many historical conflicts have not ended solely through the use of force, but through meaningful dialogue, reaffirming that the state is.
NIGERIA DAILY : “Why Nigerians Can’t Arm Themselves Amid Rising Attacks” – Daily Trust
In the last few weeks, many people were killed in fresh attacks across villages in Plateau State. In Benue, a single family reportedly lost 23 members in one day. These brutal attacks have revived an old debate—should Nigerians be allowed to defend themselves by force?
Wagner vs Africa Corps: The future of Russian paramilitaries in Mali | Military News | Al Jazeera
This month, the Russian mercenary outfit Wagner Group announced its total withdrawal from Mali, claiming it had completed its mission after three and a half years of operations in the West African country. For years, Wagner had been battling rebels and armed groups on behalf of the Malian government, as well as asserting Russia’s interests in the Sahel.
Insecurity: ‘State police no longer optional,’ Tinubu demands constitutional reforms – Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s security framework through constitutional reform; declaring that the establishment of state police is no longer optional but a “national imperative” necessitated by the country’s deepening security challenges. He spoke yesterday in Abuja during a one-day legislative dialogue on constitutional review and national security architecture, organised by the House Committee on Constitution Review in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Charred bodies, shattered lives after gunmen kill 100 in Nigeria | Reuters
The gunmen attacked after dark and chased farmer Fidelis Adidi away from the central Nigerian village of Yelwata. The next morning he returned to find the charred remains of one of his two wives and four of his children. They had been living in a room he had rented in the market, in an attempt to keep.
Tinubu arrives Benue over killings – Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, as part of efforts to address the recent violent attacks in the state. Over 100 residents of Guma LGA have been killed in the past few days by suspected criminal elements, leading to outrage among citizens. Tinubu arrived at the Tactical Air Command, Nigerian Air Force Base, Makurdi, at about 12:58 pm. In a statement on Monday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the President’s visit was aimed at assessing “firsthand the recurring crisis that has claimed numerous
Algeria-Mali tensions demand swift attention | PSC Report
Diplomatic relations between Algeria and Mali, dating back to the 1960s, have deteriorated sharply since April, following the downing of a Malian drone by the Algerian army near the Tinzaouaten border. While Malian authorities claim the drone was in their territory, the Algerian army insists it had crossed into Algerian airspace. Although relations between the two.
Humanitarian
UN reduces humanitarian aid request after major US funding cut
The United Nations has announced a 34 per cent reduction in its 2025 humanitarian aid appeal, citing the “deepest funding cuts ever”, led by a major withdrawal of support from the United States under President Donald Trump. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said it is now seeking $29 billion, down from the $44 billion it requested in December 2024, AFP reports. The $44 billion was intended to support 180 million people across more than 70 countries. Under the revised plan, the UN says it can now only prioritise 114 million people facing life-threatening conditions.
Over 6,000 displaced in renewed Benue attacks, says NEMA A total of 6,527 people have been displaced in the aftermath of the recent violence in Benue State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said. NEMA disclosed this on Monday, noting that more than 3,000 displaced persons, including children and women, were in urgent need of humanitarian assistance such as food, non-food items, potable water, and essential medical supplies. Among the displaced people are 82 pregnant women, 252 lactating mothers and 657 children under 18, NEMA says in a statement posted.
Sokoto, Niger others to benefit as KSRelief plans 78 solar-powered wells across Nigeria
The project, which is being executed in collaboration with the Nigerian government and local implementing partners, will target areas with acute water shortages, particularly in rural and conflict-affected regions. The wells will be powered by solar energy and equipped with overhead tanks and taps to provide sustainable access to potable water for thousands of residents. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja.
MSF scales up fight against Lassa fever in Ebonyi
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has joined the fight against Lassa fever in Ebonyi State, South-east Nigeria, where repeated outbreaks of the deadly viral disease have overwhelmed health facilities and claimed the lives of healthcare workers. The international medical humanitarian organisation, made this known in a press statement issued on Wednesday. The organisation said its response in the state began on 2 June 2018, during one of the worst Lassa fever outbreaks recorded in the region.
Mokwa floods: 700 persons still missing – Niger govt – Daily Trust
The Niger government says that over 700 persons are still missing following the recent flooding in Mokwa Community in Mokwa Local Government of the state. Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger, disclosed this when he received Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to Gen. Sani Abacha, and his friends on a condolence visit over the recent flood in Minna on Tuesday.
Nigerian governors to collaborate with FG to tackle food security challenges
The 36 state governors have reiterated their commitment to working closely with the federal government to harmonise levies, remove illegal checkpoints, and enhance the free movement of goods across states. The governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), made the pledge after their meeting in Abuja, in a communique signed by the forum’s Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, and read by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. Mr Sanwo-Olu said the forum at the meeting deliberated on issues affecting the country, including rising cost of food in the country.
FG inaugurates access-to-work scheme for PWDs – Daily Trust
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities with support from Sightsavers inaugurated a Special Committee on Access to work Scheme for Persons with Disabilities with a 2-day Capacity Building Workshop. Speaking on Monday at the event in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), Hon. Ayuba Gufwan, said the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed
UN links Nigeria’s high fertility to weak reproductive rights – Yerwa Express News
UN Population Fund, UNFPA, has attributed Nigeria’s high fertility rate to limited reproductive rights and access, rather than cultural preferences alone. UNFPA’s Officer-in-Charge in Nigeria, Koessan Kuawu, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during the presentation of highlights from the 2025 State of the World Population, SWOP, Report.
Mobilization and economic development
Fourth edition of China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opens in Changsha | Africanews
The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opened on Thursday in the central Chinese city of Changsha, highlighting the commitment of the world’s largest developing country to strengthening ties with Africa, the continent with the largest number of developing nations. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the opening ceremony on Thursday, expressing the belief that the expo will create more opportunities for China-Africa cooperation and yield more results. Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Liberian Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, and Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi also attended the opening ceremony.
PETROAN kicks against Dangote Refinery’s distribution plan – Daily Trust
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has kicked against Dangote Refinery’s move to distribute its petroleum products to outlets nationwide. Dangote Refinery announced during the weekend that it was getting ready to expand its fuel distribution across the nation. In a statement on Monday, signed by PETROAN’s national public relations officer, Joseph Obele, the association said this could lead to a monopoly in disguise.
ECOWAS President urges bloc to tackle integration challenges – Vanguard News
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it is currently facing integration challenges and seeks to address them by strengthening unity, solidarity, and fraternity within the bloc. Dr Omar Touray, President of the commission, expressed the fear and plan of action at the 37th ordinary meeting of the ECOWAS Administration and Finance Committee (AFC) held at the commission’s headquarters on Sunday in Abuja.
Nigeria’s economy faces risks amid Israel-Iran conflict – CPPE | Premium Times Nigeria
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) on Sunday said the war between Israel and Iran portends a combination of risks and upsides for the Nigerian economy. In a statement signed by Muda Yusuf, director of CPPE, the think tank said the outbreak has added a troubling dimension to the challenges of an already floundering global economy. “For the Nigerian economy, the implications are mixed. The development portends a combination of risks and upsides for the economy,” Mr Yusuf said.
Nigeria to raise milk output from 700,000 to 1.4m tonnes in 5yrs – Daily Trust
The federal government said the country was positioning itself to play a key role in global milk supply. The goal is to cut down the $1.5 billion annual milk import and meet the country’s domestic demand of 1.5 million tonnes (about 1.5 billion litres) annually. Currently, Nigeria produces approximately 700,000 metric tonnes of milk annually compared to 1.6 million metric tonnes consumed, spending over $1.5 billion each year on imports to make up the remaining 60 per cent.
In China, young African entrepreneurs personify growing China-Africa cooperation | Africanews Young African entrepreneurs working in China personify the growing economic cooperation between China and Africa. Some, like Khalifa A. Sy Diop, have found a fertile ground in the Hunan province. Diop founded the Mali Business Center in 2024, to mentor both Chinese and Malian businesses. “No matter how big a company grows, it can only solve problems for a limited group of people. But engaging in projects and industrialization can benefit an entire nation’s future”, Diop said. “Success doesn’t need to bear my name. I’ll keep doing my part in collaboration between Hunan and Africa, now and in the future.” China has been Africa’s
Second Nigeria-Brazil Dialogue commences on Monday
The federal government is set to sign over 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) as Nigeria prepares to host the second session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM) scheduled to begin on Monday, June 23, 2023. Agriculture, energy, defence, the creative economy and innovation are among the key sectors driving this new investment initiative. The three-day event provides the platform for the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government to tap into new investment flows, facilitate technical cooperation, and open pathways for enhanced strategic engagements for businesses.
Nigeria to introduce real-time tracking for oil export shipments | Reuters
Nigeria’s oil regulator is set to bring in a new rule that requires oil producers to obtain an export permit, vessel clearance and a unique identification number to enable real-time tracking of cargoes, based on regulations seen by Reuters. The government said the updated regulations are designed to enable real-time monitoring of oil cargo exports, aiming to combat theft and under-declaration at export terminals, and thereby significantly enhance government revenue.
Nigeria to export first gasoline cargo to Asia from Dangote refinery, source says | Reuters
June 18 (Reuters) – A 90,000 metric ton cargo of gasoline from Nigeria’s Dangote refinery will be sold out of the region for the first time and bound for Asia, a source familiar with the matter. Since the 650,000 barrel-per-day refinery started gasoline exports last year, the cargoes have stayed in west Africa.
