Nigeria’s aviation sector recorded another major milestone as the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, officially commenced international flight operations with its inaugural service to Accra, Ghana. The landmark development marks the first international commercial flight from the airport and positions Akwa Ibom as an emerging regional aviation hub in West Africa….
Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has remitted approximately $2.1 billion to the federal treasury in the first quarter of 2026, signalling renewed momentum in the country’s oil sector following ongoing reforms aimed at tightening revenue collection and improving operational efficiency. According to recent industry reports, the improved remittance performance was…
As of December 2024, China had already implemented a duty-free policy for 33 least-developed African nations. The policy now covers 53 countries, and will be in place until 30 April 2028. It is unclear what will happen after that. Beijing has boasted that it is the first major economy to offer unilateral zero-tariff treatment to…
Master Chef Promotions has officially launched its 2026 hospitality awards campaign, setting the stage for what organisers describe as one of the biggest celebrations of the food and hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. The press launch took place at Badshah Palace, Birmingham, where industry leaders, restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, sponsors and community representatives gathered to mark…
Nigeria’s political environment is entering a new phase of scrutiny and contention as debate intensifies over the provisions of the proposed Electoral Act 2026, with stakeholders sharply divided on its implications for party regulation, campaign conduct, and electoral transparency. The legislation, designed to update and strengthen Nigeria’s electoral framework ahead of the 2027 general elections,…
Nigeria’s petroleum industry is undergoing another round of leadership restructuring as the federal government moves to tighten oversight and improve efficiency across a sector central to national revenue and economic stability. The latest changes involve key appointments within the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, reflecting a broader effort to reposition the country’s oil…
Nigeria’s opposition landscape has been thrown into renewed uncertainty following a deepening crisis within its main coalition, as high-profile political figures reportedly step away from efforts to build a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections. The alliance—initially framed as a strategic merger of major opposition forces to challenge the ruling party—has suffered internal…
Nigeria’s political landscape is experiencing renewed turbulence as opposition realignments, governance pressures, and security concerns converge ahead of the next electoral cycle, keeping national attention firmly fixed on Abuja. One of the most significant developments is the fragmentation of a major opposition alliance that had been positioned as a united front against the ruling party…
China has announced plans to remove tariffs on imports from 53 African nations, in a sweeping trade policy shift designed to strengthen economic ties and secure long-term access to critical raw materials. The move is widely seen as part of Beijing’s broader strategy to deepen its commercial and diplomatic influence across the continent, particularly at…
Japan is intensifying its economic and strategic engagement in Africa, with a high-level diplomatic tour aimed at securing greater access to critical natural resources, including oil and minerals, as global competition for supply chains accelerates. A senior Japanese foreign affairs delegation has visited key resource-rich and trade-influential nations including Angola, Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa,…
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