by afrikanfrontier | Aug 2, 2024 | Business, News, Politics
The ongoing standoff between Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual, and the Nigerian government is rapidly escalating into a crisis that could have far-reaching implications for the continent’s most populous nation. This dispute, centred around...
by afrikanfrontier | Aug 2, 2024 | News, Politics
In a significant development that exposes the underbelly of international commodity trading, Alex Beard, the billionaire former head of oil at Glencore, has been charged with corruption by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO). This move marks a crucial step in...
by afrikanfrontier | Jun 7, 2024 | News, Politics
The recent suspension of the general strike by labour unions in Nigeria marks a significant victory in the ongoing struggle for economic justice and workers’ rights. The decision by two of the nation’s largest labour federations to initiate industrial...
by afrikanfrontier | Mar 21, 2024 | News, Politics
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has announced a three-month ban on ministers and government officials from publicly funded overseas travel, effective from April 1st. This decision aims to mitigate government spending on foreign trips and address concerns about...
by afrikanfrontier | Mar 8, 2024 | News, Politics
Armed assailants have abducted hundreds of children from an elementary school in northern Nigeria, marking a troubling escalation in the country’s ongoing security challenges. The incident has reignited fears and highlighted the persistent threat of violence...
