FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) to explore and potentially develop the Mnazi Bay North …
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Naira Nears N1,530/$ as Forex Market Gains Confidence
The naira moved closer to N1,530 per dollar in the parallel market as trading resumed on Monday, July 21, 2025. This movement comes as Nigeria’s foreign exchange market maintains some …
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Microsoft Warns of Active Cyberattacks on SharePoint Servers
Tech giant Microsoft has raised the alarm over a serious cyberattack that is currently targeting SharePoint server software used by government agencies and businesses around the world. The company said …
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Burkina Faso Junta Abolishes Electoral Commission
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced the abolition of the country’s electoral commission, saying it is too costly to maintain. The news, which aired on state-owned RTB television, marks the …
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London Mayor explores fintech opportunities in Lagos
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has completed a historic visit to Lagos, Nigeria, aimed at deepening ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria through strengthened collaboration in technology, fintech, …
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Houston Declares July 5 ‘Ijaw Day’ to Honour Nigerian Culture
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has praised the official declaration of July 5 as “Ijaw Day” by the City …
The government of Portugal has announced a new upgrade to its job seeker visa, aimed at attracting more skilled professionals from non-EU countries, including Nigeria, from 2026. The upgraded visa …
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South Africa Faces 100,000 Job Losses as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Agriculture
The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Lesetja Kganyago, has raised concerns that the tariffs imposed by former United States President Donald Trump on South African goods could lead …
President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana has arrived in Lesotho for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening the good relationship between the two southern African nations. His visit began …
The Federal Government of Nigeria has restated its strong commitment to maintaining and improving the long-standing and friendly diplomatic relationships with the United States of America and the United Arab …