The halt in the Naira-for-Crude initiative by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) could create some complications in Nigeria energy sector, as the Dangote Refinery has not only halted sale of premium motor spirits otherwise known as petrol, but is now looking at the possibility of selling the product in Dollars. NNPC’s halt in the…
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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licences issued after the 7 December 2024 general elections. Revocation of all small-scale mining licenses issued after 7 December 2024 announced by Minister for Lands and Natural Resources to combat illegal mining Joint review by key state…
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Following in the footsteps of its fellow Alliance of Sahel State members (AES); Niger, Mali has decided also to exit the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIC). Mali has decided to exit the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIC). Mali cited selective sanctions and disregard for its sovereignty as reasons for the exit. The three…
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The recent peace talks between Rwandan President, Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi offer a glimmer of hope for ending the long-standing conflict between their nations. Peace talks between Rwandan President and DR Congo’s President offer hope for ending conflict The talks in Qatar were mediated by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim…
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Ghana’s economy is projected to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast to expand by 5.4% year-on-year, according to Jibran Qureishi, Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank Group. Ghana’s GDP projected to grow by 5.4% in 2025 Mining sector, especially gold production, driving economic resurgence Challenges persist in non-mining…
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Dangote Refinery may withhold petrol supply to the Nigerian market due to unresolved issues surrounding the naira-for-crude oil exchange deal. Dangote Refinery may withhold petrol supply to the Nigerian market due to unresolved issues The unresolved naira-for-crude arrangement has created uncertainties regarding crude supply Negotiations are ongoing for a new deal with Dangote Refinery after…
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