…and a series of attempted coups since 1974. This referendum comes after several other African countries, including Zimbabwe and Chad, amended their constitutions in recent years to extend term lengths, remove age limits or strengthen powers of the executive. AFP
…Gordon Gorrie, said the investment expansion was not peculiar to Nigeria, noting that African countries were increasing spending on production, midstream infrastructure and other energy projects. “The next 12-18 months will be a critical era for large-scale oil and gas projects in Africa. Several sanctioned but long-de…
…in the North-East and North-West. Atiku said stronger regional cooperation among West African countries would be critical to addressing the security challenges. Fuel subsidy removal The ADC presidential candidate also criticised the removal of petrol subsidy by the Tinubu administration, saying the policy had contribut…
…subsidy without anything coming to Nigeria. “They are vetting those things to the West African countries. These are some of the understandings, I believe, a good advisor would have presented to his principal before such utterances could have come out.” APC chieftain Arise slams call to review subsidy removal, describes…
…creating the notion that African unity must happen only in South Africa. I think many African countries have been very unfair to South Africa. By far, we are one of the biggest hosts of foreign nationals in Africa, even before 1994''Monroe said it is unfair to accuse his country of Xenophobia. He recounted how a Nigeri…
…The Dangote Group currently employs more than 52,000 people across Nigeria and 11 other African countries, while the Dangote Academy provides practical training for graduates entering the industrial sector, according to information presented at the ceremony. The Aliko Dangote Foundation also runs an education scholarsh…
…as a pan-African policy and research network with connections across more than 20 African countries and institutional links beyond the continent. It identified South Africa, Rwanda, Egypt, Barbados, Chile and Kenya among countries associated with the wider support network around Duke-Abiola’s campaign, describing the r…
…the pastor said his daily expenses include money spent on food and financial support for African countries. “To be honest, nothing less than £300,000. We spend £14,000 daily on food, and I have an obligation to give African countries £5,000 every day.” Adegboyega also addressed criticism surrounding SPAC Nation and cla…
…satellites are expected to deliver faster data services.Expansion into other African countries will depend on regulatory and spectrum approvals.Starlink and Airtel target Nigeria and 14 other African countries for the next launch. >The development could intensify competition among African telecom operators as companies…
…location is within range of a Tizeti wireless base station. Beyond Nigeria, in other African countries such as Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.Can I use Tizeti WiFi without a package subscription?If you only need internet occasionally, then you do not need to subscribe to a WiFi package. Instead, you can use Tizeti Express Wi…
…in 2025–26, from $7.13 billion recorded in 2024–25, as economic ties between both countries deepen beyond oil and commodities into manufacturing, healthcare, energy, technology and job creation. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abishek Singh, disclosed that more than 200 Indian companies currently operate in Ni…
…integration and the free movement of people as key reasons behind the decisionsThe two African countries join a growing list of destinations where Nigerian passport holders can travel without obtaining a visa in advancePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dad…
…developed for the Nigeria Customs Service now expected to support trade across about 50 African countries. The AfCFTA Secretariat recently signed a 20-year, $3.1bn concession agreement with Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Limited, the parent company of Trade Modernisation Project, to deploy the AfCFTA Custom…
…Court (ICC), describing the call as timely and reflecting the frustrations of many African countries.The Pan-African Youth Development Network (PAYDN) threw its support behind Hon. Philip Agbese, who represents the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, after he made the case for Nig…
…was particularly significant, noting that the consortium operates across several African countries and other regions. “That a network operating across the majority of the African countries, including South Africa, Rwanda, Egypt, Barbados, Chile and other regions, has considered me worthy of this responsibility is both…
…the Lake Chad region. He also identified China’s zero-tariff policy for products from 53 African countries as a major opportunity for Nigeria to expand agricultural exports to the Chinese market. He said commodities including sesame, ginger, cashew nuts and cocoa could benefit from improved access to China, potentially…
…imposing additional financial obligations on member states. Mene disclosed that about 50 African countries had already signed on to the initiative. According to him, the project would support the AfCFTA’s ambition of creating a single continental market of about 1.3 billion people with a combined Gross Domestic Product…
…“President Tinubu’s approval of naira payment for crude, a policy that some other African countries have adopted, has also supported local refining capacity, such that Dangote Refinery has become a net exporter of PMS and aviation fuel. “Manufacturing and industrial companies similarly benefited from improved access to…
…Legit.ng recently reported that the Spanish government confirmed that only two African countries qualify for visa-free entry into Spain under the Schengen rules. The report also explained that eligible travellers can stay for up to 90 days but must still meet the country's border entry requirements.
…a new three-year plan. The cut is part of a broader overhaul that will affect all 34 African countries, with some facing reductions as high as 92.5 per cent. UK cites defence spending, ‘modernised partnerships’ The Labour government said the target was to reduce the Official Development Assistance, ODA, budget to 0.3 p…
…globally.This is why we welcome China’s decision to grant zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries, while we simultaneously deepen trade with the EU, the US, the Gulf, and our neighbors in ECOWAS. No single partner can meet all our development needs, and we will not be dependent on any one. The primary duty of any…
…the recruitment of domestic workers from Nigeria, Kenya, Chad and several other African countries. The reports stated that the Kuwait Ministry of Interior issued a circular aimed at strengthening oversight of the domestic labour sector through revised administrative procedures.However, the Nigerian government said the…
…been removed, and the upper limit has been raised to $20,000, India Times reported.Which African countries are affectedNigeria is among the 50 nations listed under the new policy. Other African countries on the list include Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Côte d'Ivoire,…
…situation, particularly involving properties, inheritances or businesses owned in African countries. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)
…could help bridge the gap between university education and industry demands across many African countries. Social media users divided While many users applauded the statement as a progressive approach to technical education, others questioned its authenticity and called for official confirmation of when and where the r…