African Road Safety Reporting Forum Opens to Strengthen Journalism Standards Across Africa Join our WhatsApp Group The African Road Safety Reporting Forum is a new continental initiative launched by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). The programme is designed to strengthen how African newsrooms report...
Energy & Industrial Careers: Chevron Nigeria Multiple Internships Intake Join our WhatsApp Group 🇳🇬⚡ ROSTER OVERVIEW & STRATEGIC CONTEXT Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), one of the largest producers of oil and gas and a premier corporate investor in the Nigerian energy landscape, has officially opened its application portal for the Chevron Nigeria multiple internships cycle....
Abdul Samad Rabiu industrial expansion: Net worth analysis Abdul Samad Rabiu, the founder and chairman of BUA Group, recorded a net worth increase of 4.47 billion USD during the first quarter of 2026. This financial growth brings his total valuation to 14.6 billion USD. This movement is a direct consequence of the Abdul Samad Rabiu...
Britain and Nigeria Port Redevelopment Project The economic relationship between Britain and Nigeria entered a new phase on Thursday as both nations finalized a £746 million export finance agreement. The capital is designated for the extensive modernization of the Lagos Port Complex and the TinCan Island Port Complex. This funding supports the Nigerian port redevelop...
For decades, the peak of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index in Africa was dominated by a familiar narrative: wealth derived from legacy commodities or mineral extraction, often held by a narrow demographic. However, the 2026 rankings have signaled a seismic shift in the economic landscape of the continent. For the first time in years, two Black...
Nigeria Oil Revenue Crisis Exposes Deep Fiscal Fault Lines The Nigeria oil revenue crisis has entered a critical phase following the federal government’s decision to cancel about $1.42 billion in historical debts owed by NNPC Ltd to the Federation Account. While officials describe the move as a clean-up of legacy balances after a reconciliation exercise,...
Nigeria: crude oil theft scandal The recent seizure of a Nigerian-owned supertanker by the United States has ignited another crude oil theft scandal at a time when West Africa’s energy sector is facing intense scrutiny. The vessel, allegedly involved in transporting stolen crude, has become a symbol of the region’s ongoing struggle with illicit oil...
Child Rescue Effort The Child Rescue Effort in Nigeria recorded a major victory with the release of about one hundred schoolchildren who were abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state. This development marks one of the most significant positive outcomes seen in the country’s broader security situation this year. The success of this Child...
Niger State student abduction A widely circulated video shows distraught parents seeking news after a mass disappearance of pupils in Niger State. The footage and accompanying reports say more than 300 students were unaccounted for after an incident at a school site. The Niger State student abduction described in the video has sparked alarm across...
Nigeria aircraft components Nigeria is making a strategic push into Nigeria aviation manufacturing, marking what could become a major shift in the country’s industrial and economic direction. The government has set out an ambitious plan to begin local production of aircraft components as part of a broader move to modernise the aviation sector and reduce...