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Inside South Africa’s Renewed Anti-Nigerian Tension: Old Wounds, New Fears

For many Nigerians living in South Africa, the fear never completely disappeared. The memories still linger - businesses looted overnight, angry chants echoing through crowded...

INEC Declares Sanwo Olu Winner In Lagos Guber Elections

Governor Sanwo Olu retains office as he wins 19 out of 20 LGA's in Lagos. The incumbent governor defeated Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour...

Age distribution of Nigeria’s governorship candidates

Candidates in Nigeria must be at least 30 years old to be eligible for a governorship office. According to data from the Independent's National...

Gender distribution of gubernatorial candidates in 2023 Elections

Between 1999 - 2023, female political participation in Nigeria has been on an all time low. Currently a total of 417 candidates are vying...

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Guinea Moves To Become West Africa’s Gold Refining Hub With New Export Ban

Guinea is stepping up efforts to become a leading gold refining hub in West Africa as it seeks to process more of its precious metals locally instead of exporting raw gold abroad. Mines Minister Bouna Sylla said the country has built one of Africa’s largest gold refineries, with...

IMF Says Malawi Loan Programme Depends On Government’s Reform Commitment

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is prepared to move quickly on a new credit programme for Malawi but has stressed that any financial support will depend on the government’s commitment to implementing key economic reforms. IMF Resident Representative Nelnan Koumtingue said discussions with Malawian authorities are...

FCCPC Warns Fuel Marketers Against Exploiting As Global Oil Prices Fall

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned operators in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector against exploiting consumers by failing to reflect the significant decline in global crude oil prices in retail fuel prices. As of the time of filing this report, global benchmark Brent crude was...