West Africa

West Africa seeking 50m euros from EU for anti-Islamist force

The countries of West Africa’s Sahel region are requesting 50 million euros (56 million dollars)…

Dangote Refinery ’ll resolve fuel supply challenge in W/Africa–Ambode

By Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday, said the Dangote Refinery being…

Nigeria loses $1.5b to sea pirates, oil thieves monthly

Nigeria is losing about 1.5 billion dollars a month to piracy, armed robbery at sea,…

Ebola global risk over, says WHO

West Africa's Ebola outbreak no longer constitutes a threat to international public health, the World…

Al Qaeda getting stronger in Africa: US commander

Two high-profile strikes in West Africa since November by al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb…

WHO gives Liberia all clear, warns on Ebola flare ups

The World Health Organisation on Thursday announced an end to the latest flare-up of the…

Buhari effect: Corruption now high on corporate agenda in Nigeria

A new survey released today said 84 per cent of companies with Nigerian headquarters now…

No new Ebola case in one week, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said no new Ebola infections were reported in…

Obasanjo warns: Methamphetamine will destroy Nigeria

Former Nigerian leader, Olusegun Obasanjo has handed over a timely warning to the authorities:

Obasanjo: Meth drug 'business' will destroy Nigeria's politics

Former Nigerian leader, Olusegun Obasanjo has handed over a timely warning to the authorities: