Dangote’s proposed Kenyan oil refinery faces hurdles, not least with crude supply
Less than three years after overcoming surging costs, swampy terrain and inadequate infrastructure to launch Africa’s biggest oil refinery in Nigeria, billionaire Aliko Dangote is set on replicating that project on the continent’s opposite coast. But the construction of his…
Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors
Nepal is cracking down on online abuse directed at survivors of last month’s deadly floods, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah warning that authorities will “show no leniency” to people who “belittle” those who are suffering.Some have taken to social media…
UN hails Libyan agreement to move toward elections
The UN Security Council on Tuesday hailed an agreement reached by Libya’s rival political groups that paves the way for elections to be held within two years. The UN-backed deal, signed in the capital Tripoli on Aug 30, was hailed…
FG moves to fix deteriorating Benin-Asaba Highway
The Federal Government has said that urgent steps are being undertaken to fix the deteriorated Benin-Asaba Highway. It said it was exploring alternative arrangements to ensure the 125-kilometre corridor is restored to end the hardship experienced by motorists plying the…
How Nigeria high commission charged citizens £150 for UK passport intervention despite NIS free service
The Nigeria high commission in the United Kingdom imposed an extra “admin fee” on citizens to facilitate the ongoing Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) passport intervention, TheCable understands. The passport intervention was launched to clear backlogs involving new passport applications, renewals…
NFF APPOINTS EGUAVOEN AS INTERIM SUPER FALCONS COACH FOR 2028 OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed former Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen as interim coach of the Super Falcons ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic Games qualifying campaign. Eguavoen will take charge of the senior women’s national team for…
Governor Otti to Chair 2026 Fafunwa Educational Foundation Conference
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is expected to chair the 2026 Fafunwa Educational Foundation (FEF) conference. The 24th annual FEF lecture/symposium will be held at Agip Recital Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, on September 23. The foundation’s Executive Secretary,…
JAMAICA PETITIONS KING CHARLES FOR SLAVERY REPARATIONS AND LEGAL REVIEW
The Jamaican government has formally petitioned King Charles III over Britain’s historical involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, asking for legal consideration of whether Jamaica is entitled to reparations for the enslavement of Africans. A delegation led by Jamaica’s Minister…
Dangote: Refinery’ll become world’s largest by 2028
Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals will become the world’s largest refinery by 2028. Dangote stated this on Monday at the preliminary signing ceremony for the proposed initial public offering, IPO, of…
Okonjo-Iweala, US Lawmakers Excited as Donald Trump Signs Bill for Two-year Extension of AGOA
The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and some members of the United States Congress have expressed excitement as President Donald Trump signed the bill for a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity…