Boko Haram attack on Maiduguri foiled by Army, deaths reported
The Nigerian Army on Thursday evening foiled a Boko Haram attack that targeted Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in the country’s north-east. The attack … source
Nigeria’s ruling party APC splits, new faction emerges [The Morning Call]
The hopes of Nigeria’s ruling party the All progressives Congress (APC) of securing a second term in the 2019 general elections may have been threatened. source
Nigerian opposition parties form grand coalition [The Morning Call]
Interesting developments in the politics in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, as parties ramp up plans and efforts toward the 2019 general elections. source
Football Planet: Africa’s hopes rest with Senegal and Nigeria
We are delighted to bring yet another edition of Football Planet, a show dedicated to the most beautiful Sport and especially the World Cup which is in full mode ……
NIGERIA’S $16 BILLION OIL PROJECT
Nigeria will now produce 200000 extra barrels of oil per day within a few months. … READ MORE … source
Nigeria Senate invasion: Mace recovered under bridge, lawmaker arrested
The stolen mace, symbol of power and authority of Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber (Senate), has been recovered by the police after it was seized by thugs … source
Glencore gets U.S. subpoena on compliance with money-laundering laws
LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. authorities have demanded the U.S. arm of Glencore Plc (GLEN.L) hand over documents relating to its business in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Venezuela,…
How African countries could benefit from the joint trans-sahara pipeline project [Business Africa]
Morocco, Nigeria agree on steps for gas project In December 2016, an announcement was made of a 5000 km Nigeria-Morocco offshore gas pipeline. With an … source
OPEC agrees modest hike in oil supply after Saudi and Iran compromise
VIENNA (Reuters) – OPEC agreed on Friday on a modest increase in oil production from next month after its leader Saudi Arabia persuaded arch-rival Iran to cooperate, following calls from…
Mass trial for Boko Haram suspects starts in secrecy
The trial of more than 1600 people suspected of ties with Boko Haram was expected to begin in Nigeria on Monday behind closed doors, in the biggest legal … source