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A massive lithium project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is set to change Africa’s role in the global battery supply chain, as Zijin Mining Group Co. prepares to launch one of the world’s largest lithium mines in the East African country. The project, located in the Manono region in the […]
Nigeria’s Energy Market at Risk as Dangote’s Next Export Plan Unfolds The Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest refinery, is reportedly looking into exporting most of its products, a development that could potentially precipitate a significant energy crisis within Nigeria. The refinery, per sources close to the development, is considering the exportation overhaul owing to […]
Global auction house, Sotheby’s, owned by French-Israeli billionaire, Patrick Drahi, is preparing to auction a rare 28.88-carat diamond from Africa’s richest mine in Botswana, with an estimated value of $2.8 million. The stone, recovered from Botswana’s Jwaneng Mine and produced by De Beers, Africa’s largest diamond producer by value, carries an estimated top […]
Super Falcons’ goal tender, Chiamaka Nnadozie has hit out at the 2026 WAFCON postponement in Morocco. Citing ‘unforeseen circumstances,’ CAF announced that the competition, previously slated for early 2026, will now take place between July 25 and August 16. Nnadozie noted that the rescheduling has interfered with the Super Falcons’ momentum, […]
Odion Ighalo has broken his silence on Nigeria’s World Cup exit, calling the failure to qualify for 2026 a bitter pill to swallow. Speaking with Brila.net, Ighalo cited poor preparation as the main reason behind the Team’s failure. Odion Ighalo, a member of Nigeria’s 2018 squad, claims the Super Eagles […]
Siminalayi Fubara has called on leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the South South region to remain united in order to strengthen the party’s chances in future elections. Fubara made the appeal while addressing delegates at the party’s South South Zonal Congress held in Asaba, stressing that unity and cooperation are essential for electoral […]
The Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists and recovered firearms during an operation in Uromi, Edo State. The suspects, identified as Solomon Oboigbe, Fidelis Omale, Julius Oseyomon and Abraham Erumosele Momo, were apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday following intelligence-led action by police operatives. According to the command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, […]
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity and calling for reparations and the return of stolen cultural artefacts to affected countries. The resolution, passed on Wednesday, urges the immediate and unconditional restitution of cultural property such as artworks, monuments and archives to […]
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has rejected the idea of granting amnesty to repentant terrorists, insisting that only decisive military force can effectively end insurgency in the country. Speaking at the inaugural lecture of the Nigerian Armed Forces at the Joint Doctrine Centre in Abuja, Oluyede said goodwill gestures and appeasement strategies have […]
The Nigerian Navy has presented a two-bedroom bungalow to the family of a deceased officer, Leading Seaman Aliyu Aminu, who died in active service. The house, located in Karshi, Abuja, was handed over on Tuesday to his widow, Sahadatu Aminu, on behalf of the Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas. Represented by Rear Adm. Raheem […]
