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At Monday's briefing, United Nations Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric announced the launch of a $852 million Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Somalia, which he said, “is 40 percent less than last year” and “aims to support 2.4 million people.”

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (FMAFC) have begun plotting coordinates for disputed and newly drilled oil and gas fields located on the boundaries of oil producing states. The fields involve Edo and Delta states, Ondo and Delta, Anambra and Delta, Anambra and Imo, Rivers and Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa, Rivers […] The post 13% Derivation: FG plots coordinates for new, disputed oil fields appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sixteen officers were first arrested in October, officially on grounds of indiscipline, but security sources told AFP they were being held over a coup attempt. Shortly afterwards, President Tinubu reshuffled the top military brass, removing the then–chief of defence staff, General Christopher Musa.

…as fuel tops export list By Emma Ujah,  with agency reports Nigeria’s exports to Africa reached N4.82 trillion in the first half of 2025, up 14% year-on-year compared to N4.21 trillion in the first half of 2024. West Africa absorbed over 62% of Nigeria’s continental exports. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, […] The post Nigeria records 14% rise in exports to Africa appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Authority receives ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, reinforcing quality and environmental management across its airports. The post FAAN earns ISO Certifications to strengthen airport operations, environmental standards appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Israel pledged to reopen the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip once the search for the last hostage's remains ends. On Monday, Israeli authorities said they had recovered the body of police officer Ran Gvili.

During a visit to Rabat on Monday, Sonko described post-AFCON tensions between Senegalese and Moroccan football fans as "excesses" only caused by sporting emotions.

The West African country is home to thousands of smallholder cocoa farmers, who are the backbone of the world's largest producer of the fruit. But the country currently faces major difficulties in selling its cocoa, hit by a slowdown in exports and a drop in global prices.

Until his resignation on Monday, the younger Kwankwaso was the Commissioner for Youth and Sport Development. The post Kwankwaso’s son resigns as Kano commissioner appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Sudan's gold industry, a key source of foreign currency, is reeling under ongoing conflict, infrastructure damage, and collapsing trade ties.