Switzerland has pledged more than $23m in fresh aid to Burkina Faso, reinforcing its long-term commitment to development and humanitarian support in one of the Sahel’s most fragile and security-challenged states. The funding, announced during a diplomatic visit to Ouagadougou, forms part of Switzerland’s 2026–2029 cooperation programme and reflects a broader strategy to maintain engagement in fragile African economies despite escalating insecurity and shifting geopolitical dynamics. The pledge was confirmed during a visit by Ignazio Cassis to Ouagadougou, where discussions centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation. According to regional reporting by APA News, the package totals more than CFA14bn ($23m) and will…
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Rivers State government has announced a donation of ₦100 million to support Bille community in Degema Local Government Area, affected by gas emission, for interim relief measures. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dagogo Wokoma, made the remark when he represented Gov. Siminalayi Fubara on a visit to the community on Wednesday to assess the reported gas emission. He explained that the intervention was part of the interim relief measures to address the environmental situation affecting the community. He added the state government would provide potable water and essential medical services to residents as immediate palliative support. Wokoma said…
Ghana has moved to restrict the sale of a $1bn gold mine to locally owned firms, signalling a decisive shift in how Africa’s top gold producer intends to control its most strategic resource. The decision, reported by both international outlets and local media and reinforced by Reuters coverage of Ghana’s evaluation of local bids for the Damang mine, signals a broader shift in Ghana’s mining policy with implications for investor confidence, asset ownership, and long-term control of gold revenues. This is not just about the sale of Gold Fields’ Damang mine—it is about redefining who controls Ghana’s gold wealth. By limiting…
The Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says fintech, ICT and digital innovation, agriculture, and other key sectors will feature prominently at the Nigerian Diaspora Economic Conference (NAIDEC) 2026. The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday ahead of the conference which will hold in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, from Aug. 13 to Aug. 16. She said the conference would focus on a structured, outcome-driven marketplace targeting high-impact sectors critical to Nigeria’s future growth. According to her, the high-impact sectors include fintech, ICT and digital innovation, agriculture and agro-processing, mining,…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Wednesday donated ₦150 million to the families of three military officers who lost their lives in recent attacks in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Mr Dauda Iliya, in Maiduguri. Iliya said that the donations were made during condolence visit to the families of the officers who lost their lives during counter-insurgency operations in Maiduguri. Ashenews reports that the gesture, made on behalf of Borno government was part of the Zulum’s sustained support to families of fallen heroes and wounded-in-action personnel engaged in counter-insurgency operations across the…
The Labour Party (LP) has announced April 23 as the new commencement date for its long-delayed congresses, with its national convention scheduled for April 28 in Umuahia, Abia State. The development marks what party leaders described as a major step toward restructuring the party’s internal leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made by the party’s National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, during an appearance on Arise Television. Usman explained that the decision reflects the party’s renewed commitment to unity, inclusiveness and internal democracy following months of internal disagreements and restructuring. “We had to postpone it for about 20…
Flutterwave has announced a strategic collaboration with Kulipa, alongside Turnkey and Our Nuvion, aimed at enabling stablecoin-based payment cards and improving the usability of digital assets across Africa. The announcement follows Kulipa’s official launch and signals growing momentum in building infrastructure that allows stablecoin balances to be used for everyday payments at merchants where cards are accepted. According to the companies, the collaboration brings together a full-stack payments ecosystem spanning wallets, payment rails, and card issuance, designed to simplify the use of stablecoins for both consumers and businesses. Flutterwave noted that it is working with partners such as Turnkey and Our Nuvion to…
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. April 3 marks Good Friday, while April 6 is observed as Easter Monday. The minister congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion of Easter, describing it as a season of reflection and renewal. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance, and love, as exemplified by the life and teachings…
President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Prof. Idris Bugaje as the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja. The renewal grants Bugaje a second and final term of five years following the expiration of his initial tenure. Bugaje was first appointed as Executive Secretary of NBTE on March 14, 2021, for an initial term of five years. Tinubu approved the renewal after reviewing Bugaje’s performance, leadership record, and contributions to the transformation of the technical and vocational…
Noble Energy EG Ltd. (a Chevron company) confirms that Chevron has taken Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Aseng Gas Monetization Project in Equatorial Guinea. The FID follows the execution of relevant agreements and is pending final regulatory approvals. Speaking on the FID, Jim Swartz, Chairman and Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa region, noted that the agreements and FID were made possible by the signing of a deal in September 2025 with the government of Equatorial Guinea confirming the competitive fiscal and tax terms to enable the Project. He explained that the Project scope includes developing gas resources in…