Tensions are rising between Nigeria’s Senate and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as the Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, again failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts. The committee is probing an estimated ₦200 trillion in unaccounted public funds linked to the national oil company. For the second time,…
The Government of Ghana has confirmed that the United States has revised its non-immigrant visa policy for Ghanaian nationals, reducing the duration of most travel visas from multi-year, multiple-entry access to a single-entry visa valid for just three months. The change, which was first observed earlier this week, mirrors a broader visa policy adjustment the…
The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria, reducing the validity and access privileges previously enjoyed by Nigerian travellers. Under the new guidelines, most non-immigrant visas issued to Nigerian citizens will now be single-entry visas valid for just three months, a sharp departure from previous multi-year, multiple-entry permissions. The…
Mali’s transitional government has authorized the sale of one metric ton of gold—valued at approximately $107 million—that was previously seized from the Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex operated by Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold. The move, executed by a state-appointed administrator, is aimed at covering urgent operational expenses including government salaries, fuel costs, and unpaid contractor invoices….
Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has officially declared the commercial viability of the Eban-Akoma oil and gas discoveries, marking a significant milestone in the country’s quest to expand its hydrocarbon sector and strengthen energy security. The announcement was made by a joint venture comprising Eni Ghana Exploration & Production Ltd, Vitol Upstream Tano…
U.S. President Donald Trump will host five African heads of state next week, July 9–11, in Washington for a high-profile summit centered on “commercial opportunities,” according to a senior White House official. The visit comes at a politically charged time: Trump’s administration has recently imposed new tariffs on multiple African countries and extended travel bans…
India has deployed a team of geologists to Zambia to explore vast deposits of copper and cobalt, two essential raw materials driving the global energy transition, according to Indian government sources. The exploration marks a significant step in India’s broader strategy to diversify and secure its critical mineral supply chain, especially as demand for electric…
Guinea’s bauxite exports hit a record 48.6 million metric tonnes in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 39% increase year-over-year—even as regulatory crackdowns sidelined major players in the sector. Official data from the country’s Ministry of Mines and Geology, obtained by Reuters, underscores the remarkable resilience of Guinea’s mining industry amid shifting global trade…
A war of words has erupted between President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with Trump launching a scathing attack that suggests Musk’s electric vehicle and space ventures are propped up by massive government handouts. In a late-night social media post, Trump even hinted that if subsidies were to disappear, Musk might “head back…
Dangote Group has announced it will begin direct delivery of refined petroleum products nationwide starting August 15, 2025, using a new fleet of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered trucks. The initiative—backed by a staggering ₦720 billion investment—is poised to dramatically reduce fuel transportation costs, cut emissions, and improve supply reliability, especially in underserved areas. With…