Nigeria: Shell’s $1.3bn Oil Assets’ Sale Not in ‘Waiting Room’ As Govt Rejects Renaissance’s Bid
[This Day] Contrary to a report that the plan by Shell to sell its onshore oil assets to Renaissance Consortium was in the 'waiting room', THISDAY has learnt that the proposed $1.3 billion deal has been roundly rejected by the federal government.
Kenya: Uganda, Kenya Strengthen Ties On Petroleum Importation
[Nile Post] This meeting follows the successful start of direct petroleum products imports by Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) through Kenya's ports in Mombasa.
Kylian Mbappé trains with Real Madrid, amid Swedish reports of rape allegation
French footballer Kylian Mbappé was seen training with Real Madrid on Tuesday, amid reports in Swedish media that he is under investigation for alleged rape. Mbappé has denounced the reports, which come after he visited Stockholm last week, as 'fake news'.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Oil Exploration Drops 6.7% Due to Limited Investment – Report
[Vanguard] THERE were indications, yesterday, that oil exploration dropped year-on-year, YoY, by 6.7 per cent in September 2024, due to limited investment in the upstream sector of the Nigeria's petroleum industry.
Nigeria: Interest Rate Hike in September Done in Anticipation of Fuel Price Increase – Cardoso
[Premium Times] Mr Cardoso explained that CBN anticipated the price increase and used the interest rate hike to cushion its inflationary impact.
Deschamps defends Mbappe amid rape accusation and ‘fake news’ controversy
The controversy arose after Mbappe made a social media post claiming he was the target of 'fake news' following a report by Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. The paper linked Mbappe and his entourage to an alleged rape in Stockholm during his recent visit to the city.
Protesters in eastern DRC denounce Rwanda and rebel negotiations
On Sunday, October 13, during a meeting with Ugandan officers, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi gave clear instructions to strengthen military cooperation between the DRC and Uganda to eradicate insecurity in this region.
Women entrepreneurs face financing hurdles in agriculture, FAO program offers solutions
Through initiatives like EWAT, women like Augustina and Asma are gaining the tools and knowledge needed to overcome structural barriers and expand their businesses in the agriculture sector.
Nigeria: Lokpobiri – Majority of Nigeria’s Oil Pipelines Obsolete, Won’t Deliver Fuels to Destinations
[This Day] ·Seeks FRSC's partnership to curb tanker accidents
Football: Sir Alex Ferguson leaves Manchester United again
Ferguson won 13 Premier League titles with United and is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers in football history.