People wait for hours to get the best seats to watch Sydney’s fireworks display/in /by
On Tuesday, 31 December, thousands of people gathered in Sydney, Australia, to watch the city's famous fireworks as it welcomes the New Year.
Sebastien Haller Set to Leave Leganés After Disappointing Loan Spell/in /by
Haller is reportedly eyeing a return to FC Utrecht, where he launched his career, while Dinamo Zagreb has also expressed interest. The Croatian club, led by Fabio Cannavaro, sees Haller as a key signing to boost their title chances.
Ethiopia: Govt Targets Contraband Fuel Trade As Cities Face Dire Shortages, Price Hikes/in /by
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Amid recent reports of an expanding contraband fuel trade in Ethiopia, Kassahun Gofe (PhD), Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, has announced legal and administrative measures against individuals and entities engaged in illicit activities within the fuel trade system.
Nigeria: Navy to Deploy Armed Drones to Fight Oil Bunkering in Niger Delta/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has said the Nigerian Navy will deploy armed drones to tackle illegal oil bunkering activities in the Niger Delta region.
Nigeria: Warri Refinery Now Working, Says NNPCL/in /by
[Daily Trust] After nearly a decade of dormancy, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC) has commenced partial production, marking a significant step in Nigeria's quest for functional local refineries.
Ethiopia: truck crashes into river, killing dozens/in /by
A truck in southern Ethiopia crashed into a river over the weekend, claiming the lives of dozens on board. The high number of victims has been attributed to delays in rescue attempts in the secluded village.
Nigeria: Over-Reliance On Oil Will Only Make Nigeria Vulnerable – Speaker/in /by
[Vanguard] Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, says continued over-reliance on oil by the country will only lead to inequality, greater poverty among Nigerians and mass unemployment.
Kenyan brand designs inclusive fashion line for the visually Impaired/in /by
Hisi Studio is taking a significant step in creating clothing that not only empowers but also represents the visually impaired community.
Nigeria: NNPC Announces Commencement of Production At Warri Refinery/in /by
[This Day] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) yesterday announced the restart of the 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), which was first approved for rehabilitation at the sum of $897 million in 2021.
Liberia: Ministry of Justice to Ban Sale of Fuel in Jars and Jerry Cans/in /by
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Ministry of Justice, through the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS) and the Liberia National Police (LNP), has issued a stern directive prohibiting the sale of petroleum products, including gasoline and diesel, in mayonnaise jars and jerry cans across Liberia.