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Heads of state from 54 African nations gathered in Addis Ababa today to sign a landmark continental security framework aimed at addressing the escalating crisis in the Sahel region, with Nigeria and South Africa pledging joint military support.
The 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery has commenced commercial distribution of refined petroleum products across West Africa, signaling an end to Nigeria’s reliance on imported petrol.
The National Bureau of Statistics confirmed Q1 2026 growth figures, with agriculture contributing 2.1 percentage points amid record crop yields in the Middle Belt.
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has announced the expansion of the Guided Trade Initiative to 24 member states, removing customs duties on pharmaceuticals, agricultural produce, and manufactured goods.