The United States has condemned the killing of members of the family of Plateau-based cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, calling for those responsible for the attack to be brought to justice and urging the Nigerian government to strengthen security in vulnerable communities. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, the US Department of State’s Bureau…
Former Crystal Palace manager, Patrick Vieira, is in talks to become the head coach of Senegal’s football national team. As reported by Foot Mercato (via Fabrizio Romano), conversations are currently taking place for the Frenchman to replace Pape Thiaw as the Teranga Lions manager. The report also added that the process remains at an early…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has completed a private equity placement, raising about $2.5bn in fresh capital. The company disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the transaction is Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement. fundraising marked a significant milestone in its history and reflected strong investor confidence in its…
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has ordered the swift completion of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Nigeria and Belgium, directing that the deal be finalized and signed before Belgium’s outgoing Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, leaves office. Keyamo issued the directive in Abuja while hosting Ambassador Leenknegt on…
By Frank Ulom Former Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator Gershom Bassey, has described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a transformative project capable of changing the economic fortunes of Cross River State if completed as planned. Speaking during a media chat, the frontline member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the multi-billion-naira…
CARACAS, Venezuela, July 24, 2026/APO Group/ — Venezuelan energy and mining services firm CAMIMPEG has been confirmed as a National Sponsor of Venezuela Energy Week, taking place from October 26–29, 2026, in Caracas. Operating across the country’s hydrocarbon and mineral value chains, CAMIMPEG provides a range of services spanning well operations, field maintenance, mining, industrial…
