Africa

*Destroyed 49 illegal cooking tanks, 16 boats between January to May 2025* ConcisedailyNews – The 115 Special Operations Group of the Nigerian Air Force, which serves as the air component of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), has stated that its airstrikes targeting crude oil theft and illegal refining operations in the…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, Philia Mshelbila, on Wednesday, called for deliberate efforts for the displacement of dirtier fuels, like biomass, by natural gas to drive energy transition in Africa. Mshelbila made the call during a panel session titled “Diversity of Gas Development Globally” at the…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday officially inaugurated the board and management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), nearly two months after their appointment on April 2, 2025. The brief swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Among those inaugurated were Ahmadu Kida, the board’s Non-Executive…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the creation of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division under its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Department. The decision, approved during the Commission’s regular weekly meeting held today, marks a significant step toward integrating cutting-edge technology into Nigeria’s electoral process. According to…

Air Peace has completed a humanitarian mission to repatriate 78 Nigerian women who were trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire under false promises of employment. The airline provided the service at no cost, using a Boeing 737 aircraft (registration 5N-BQV), which departed from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and returned the…

Seplat Energy PLC, leading Nigerian independent energy Company listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, has announced its audited results for the three months ended 31 March 2025, recording a revenue of N1.228 trillion for the period from N268.6 billion reported same quarter last year. Its…

ConcisedailyNews – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is pleased to announce a significant review of the documentation requirements for transactions conducted through the Pan-African Payment & Settlement System (PAPSS) in Nigeria. This initiative is part of CBN’s ongoing commitment to foster seamless intra-African trade, financial inclusion, and operational efficiency…

In a daring twist of the high seas, Nigerian waters witnessed their first attempted sea robbery in four years and it unfolded in dramatic fashion. In a statement released by the Head of Public Relations at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Osagie Edward, the agency confirmed that…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), along with members of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), to strengthen their collaboration in order to create a more business-friendly environment across Nigeria. Speaking on Wednesday at the closing session of the PEBEC Retreat for heads of…

The 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage (ARCID 2025) wrapped up in Abuja on Wednesday, April 16, with stakeholders across the continent calling for greater investment, stronger regional partnerships, and inclusive participation to revolutionize water resource management and irrigation systems in Africa. At the closing ceremony, the Minister…