Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks Top 3 in Deepwater Oil Projects – Presidency/in /by
[Vanguard] The Presidency has said that the Nigeria's deepwater oil projects now deliver competitive returns and the country has moved from bottom quartile of 13 indexed countries to top three.
Panic, displacement in Haiti’s capital as gangs step up attacks/in /by
Violence has exploded in the capital after Haiti fired and replaced its interim prime minister amid political infighting and corruption allegations against members of a transitional council created to restore order
Civil society takes center stage at Brazil’s G20 social summit/in /by
The event is part of Brazil’s broader G20 agenda to promote sustainable development, green energy transitions, poverty eradication, and reduced inequality, setting a collaborative tone for the upcoming leaders’ summit in Rio.
Police spokesperson calls rescue attempt of trapped miners ‘unsafe’/in /by
In the past few weeks, over 1,000 miners have surfaced at various mines in North West province, with many reported to be weak, hungry and sickly after going for weeks without basic supplies.
Nigeria: Petrol Prices Projected to Decrease in Nigeria Amid New Agreements/in /by
[VOA] For decades, Nigeria has relied on imports to meet fuel demand, spending about $15 billion annually. Now, new alliances aim to cut these expenses by investing in homegrown energy, targeting affordable petrol for consumers and boosting the economy.
Egypt: Egypt Seeks to Strengthen Cooperation With Azerbaijan in Oil, Pharma Sectors/in /by
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired the weekly cabinet meeting today in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, where he addressed a range of key issues.
Africa: The Real ‘Gift From God’ – Why the Africa Energy Bank Is a Bad Idea/in /by
[African Arguments] A coalition of African oil-producers is set to launch a $5bn oil bank. This is not just environmentally but economically misguided.
Ridley Scott brings “Gladiator” back to the big screens/in /by
24 years after the original movie, Ridley Scott is bringing "Gladiator" back to the big screens
Rare Atlas lion cub celebrated in Morocco as an important moment in conservation/in /by
Conservationists in Morocco are celebrating the birth of a rare Atlas lion cub. The cub is the newest member of a group of lions that once roamed North Africa.
COP29 carbon credit debate sparks backlash from activists/in /by
While world leaders discussed climate finance and emissions cuts, protesters urged wealthier nations — the main contributors to greenhouse gas — to fund climate adaptation efforts for poorer countries suffering the most from its effects.