The discussion focused on the current political landscape of the African continent, with an emphasis on the process of multisectoral cooperation being promoted by Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. Venezuela and Algeria Strengthen Bilateral Energy Cooperation The ambassadors of Venezuela and Algeria in Tunisia, Reinaldo Bolívar and Azzouz Baallal, respectively, met recently at the Algerian Embassy, […]

The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in Suleja, north-central Nigeria, has climbed to 98, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The tragedy occurred early Saturday when individuals attempted to transfer fuel from a crashed tanker to another truck using a generator, sparking a devastating explosion. Related:Nigeria: Army’s Clash with Boko Haram […]

President Bola Tinubu announced on Wednesday the establishment of a National Credit Guarantee Company, slated to begin operations in May 2025. While the administration touts the move as a step toward economic growth and financial inclusion, critics are raising concerns that this initiative could exacerbate existing inequalities and lead to unsustainable debt burdens for vulnerable […]

International Amnesty (IA) condemned on Thursday the “excessive use of force against demonstrators” during protests in August in Nigeria, where police killed at least 24 people in several states of the country, according to this organization. Related:Nigeria: Combat Between Boko Haram and Nigerian Army Left Fifteen Dead “In all cases the victims were shot by […]

The army recovered weapons and ammunition from the attackers, including AK-47 rifles, portable anti-tank rocket launchers, RPGs and anti-tank guns. At least three Nigerian soldiers and twelve members of the jihadist group Boko Haram were killed on Monday after the army tried to repel an attack in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno state, military sources reported Tuesday. […]

The Nigerian Public Prosecutor’s Office dropped charges of treason against a total of 119 detainees, including dozens of minors, for participating in the mass marches that took thousands of Nigerians to the streets last August to protest against the high cost of living and poor governance. Related:Nigeria: Third National Grid Collapse Leading To Nationwide Blackout […]

Officials explained that the contents of the tanker flooded sewers and drains in the town and villagers began to search for the petrol, but then the fuel caught fire. On Thursday, official sources stated that the death toll from the explosion of a fuel truck in northern Nigeria risen to at least 153. Related:Nigeria: At […]

The chairman of the local government council confirmed that 150 survivors were found. Local authorities in Nigeria reported that at least 60 people died after a boat with 300 passengers was wrecked during a celebration cruise of the Maulid, in the Mokwa Local Government area, in the state of Niger. Related:Nigeria: Rising Water Levels Faced, […]

The NIHSA also called on residents to clear the gutters and drainages, which, it said, would help mitigate the impact of flooding. On Sunday, Nigerian authorities issued a fresh alert to citizens as the country faces rising water levels due to flash and river flooding. Related:Nigeria At the UN: Peace, Sustainable Development, and Human Rights […]

The Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, in the context of the seventy-ninth session of the United Nations, warned that this plenary should work on the basis of development and progress for men and women as the African nation has done. Related:Nigeria: At Least 281 Prisoners have been Disappear from […]