Egypt: Extensive Efforts to Contain Crisis of Oil Spill in Red Sea – Minister of Environment
[Egypt Online] As part of the Ministry of Environment's response to the cargo ship grounding crisis in Quseir, Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad confirmed that significant efforts have been made over the past few days to address the situation.
Nigeria: After Selling Nigeria’s Onshore Oil Assets, Eni Buys 4 Offshore Blocks in Côte d’Ivoire
[This Day] Abuja -- Eni and the Ministry of Mines, Oil and Energy of Côte d'Ivoire have signed in Abidjan the contracts for the acquisition of four new exploration blocks in the country's offshore.
Nigeria: 60% of Drilling, Engineering Firms in Nigeria’s Oil Sector Blame Govt Policies for Stunted Activities
[This Day] Abuja -- A new report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that as much as 60 per cent of companies operating in the wells, drilling and engineering services segment of the Nigerian oil and gas sector believe that government policies are constraining their activities.
Film directors gather to celebrate the 21st Marrakech International Film Festival
A lineup of filmmakers, including Sean Penn, Tim Burton, Alfonso Cuaron, Justine Triet, Ava DuVernay and David Cronenberg attend the Marrakech Film Festival and take part in conversations in front of audiences
Biden arrives in Angola for his long-awaited sub-Saharan Africa visit
In Angola, Biden will announce new developments on health, agribusiness, security cooperation as well as the Lobito Corridor, White House officials said.
Kenya’s Yegon and Ethiopia’s Jifar win marathon in Singapore
Kenyan Geoffrey Yegon and Fantu Zewude Jifar of Ethiopia claim Singapore marathon victories, as the race draws over 55,000 runners across five race categories
Will Biden’s visit to Africa align with Trump’s vision?
President Joe Biden is finally making his long-promised visit to Africa to showcase a U.S.-backed railway project in Zambia, Congo and Angola
Nigeria: Prices ‘Ll Be Slashed With Port Harcourt Refinery Coming Onboard – Petroan
[Daily Trust] The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association, (PETROAN,) says it is partnering with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to further slash the price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) from the Portharcourt refinery to N1, 030 per litre in the coming days.
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Vows to Replicate Dangote Refinery’s Equivalent in Food Security Syatem
[This Day] The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared that the state government would replicate an equivalent of Dangote Refinery in the state's food system with the Lagos Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Park, which is being constructed on 220 hectares of land in Epe.
Hassan and Tebogo secure top prizes at World Athlete of the Year awards
Letsile Tebogo and Sifan Hassan clinched the top honours at this year's World Athlete of the Year awards in Monaco. It comes after both won titles at this year's Olympics in Paris.