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IT IS A RISK TO MAKE CALLS WHEN APPROACHING ANY MILITARY CHECK POINT - Nigerian Army A quick reminder The Chief of Civil Affairs in the Nigerian Army, Major-General Usman Mohammed, has said that the use of phones when approaching a military checkpoint is wrong. According to him, it is security loop for anyone to approach a checkpoint and at the same time, make use of his or her phone. “It is a security measure for when you are approaching a checkpoint, you don’t make phone calls because the tendency is that if you are making a phone call, you might be communicating with some bad guys or you may use that particular device to set up some certain devices. It is a general convention; it is not peculiar to Nigeria, it is everywhere. People who have travelled abroad know that you don’t make phone calls when approaching a checkpoint” he said. join us on Jaconna on all social media

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Zambia has officially secured a 26% stake in Angola’s Lobito oil refinery project, Angola’s largest oil refinery. The Lobito refinery, currently under construction in Angola’s Benguela Province, is set to become one of Africa’s largest petroleum processing refineries, with a planned capacity of 200,000 barrels per day. Once completed by 2026, the multi-billion-dollar refinery will refine crude oil for both international and domestic export, including export to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Zambia becomes a key shareholder alongside Angola’s state oil firm Sonangol (which holds a 30% stake), while the remaining shares are allocated to other regional and private investors. Part of the agreement will see Angola transports refined petroleum products to Zambia. Plans are underway to construct a pipeline from Angola to Zambia, enabling direct transport of refined petroleum products to Zambia. “This is a strategic move to end our historical dependency on distant and costly fuel sources,” Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said. “We are unlocking long-term energy security for Zambia and the wider region.” This could lower Zambia’s fuel import costs and lead to retail price reductions of up to 15%. #TheAfricanDream # jaconnaafrica #jajiotheteacher

Ethiopia and UN-Habitat Africa Launch 20-Year Regional Development Plans. ==================== The Government of Ethiopia, in partnership with UN-Habitat Africa, has officially launched a 20-year Regional Development Spatial Plan (RDSP) covering 12 regions across the country. This strategic initiative is designed to guide smart land use, infrastructure development, and sustainable urban growth, ensuring that housing, roads, and essential services are effectively placed to serve both people and the environment. To support the successful implementation of these plans, UN-Habitat has provided 10 vehicles and essential equipment to empower local development teams across the regions. join us on Jaconna on all social media, promote your product and services on jaconna Whatsapp:8105710207