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Tensions are rising in Nigeria after a disputed military claim about a deadly church attack in Kaduna state.

Post-tax profit for Nigeria’s second biggest lender by assets and market value saw a flattish growth of 0.7 per cent during the period, climbing to N1.04 trillion from N1.03 trillion. The post Zenith Bank’s annual profit improves slightly as lender plans twofold dividend increase appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Iran has rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and says it wants a permanent end to the war.

Pope Leo XIV is expected in Algeria next week, for the first step of his Africa tour. He will visit Algiers before travelling to Annaba, the home of the ancient Christian theologist Saint Augustine.

As the conflict in the Middle East enters its second month, U.S. President Donald Trump is escalating threats against Iran. On Monday he warned that the entire country could be 'taken out' on Tuesday.

In a historic milestone for space exploration, NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are heading back to Earth after a groundbreaking journey around the far side of the Moon, marking humanity’s return to deep space since the Apollo era.

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, Africa’s largest, is stepping into a critical role as fuel and fertiliser shortages ripple across the continent amid disruptions linked to the Iran war.

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By Jeremiah Urowayino In an era where energy security and responsible growth are shaping global priorities, Alfred Temile has distinguished himself as one of the quiet but decisive forces advancing Africa’s participation in the international gas value chain. As Chief Executive Officer of Temile Development Company, he leads one of the few fully indigenous African firms […] The post Alfred Temile: Advancing Africa’s place in global energy transition appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Gabriel Ewepu IN a bid to reposition Nigeria as a global leader in palm oil production, the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria, NPPAN, weekend, disclosed massive oil palm cultivation and plantations in northern Nigeria will soon commence. The President, NPPAN, Dr Alphonsus Inyang, made the disclosure while speaking on the ‘Validation Meeting of the […] The post We’re targeting northern Nigeria for massive oil palm plantations — NPPAN appeared first on Vanguard News.