Nigeria: Oil-Rich Nations Launch ‘Pushback’ Against Fossil Fuel Phase-Out/in /by
[This Day] Oil-rich nations are making a concerted effort to slow progress on a landmark UN climate agreement to end the use of fossil fuels, according to western nations taking part in global climate change talks.
Nigeria: Nigeria Advances Towards Meeting 2024 Oil Budget Benchmark, Misses Target By 210,000bpd/in /by
[This Day] Abuja -- Although the country in August produced its second highest crude oil volume since January, it is still missing the 2024 budget benchmark of 1.78 million barrels per day by as much as 210,000 bpd, a THISDAY analysis of available data has revealed.
MPR Set to Return to the Stage in Paris, Amplifying Their Call for Peace and Social Justice/in /by
As their fanbase grows, so does their influence. The group’s followers recognize the importance of keeping these issues in the public eye. “Someone has to keep hammering on about this war because if everyone stays quiet, it will keep going,” said one fan passionately.
Ghana’s opposition NDC stages protests over alleged voter roll irregularities/in /by
Ghana witnessed a sea of red on Tuesday as the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and civil society groups took to the streets in protest, demanding a forensic audit of the voters' register.
Islamist armed groups terrorize civilians in Burkina Faso-Human Rights Watch/in /by
They claim the group has killed at least 128 civilians across Burkina Faso since February 2024 in attacks that violate international humanitarian law and constitute war crimes.
Africa: Oil Prices Settle Up Above $70 Ahead of Fed Rate Cut Decision/in /by
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South Africa: Meet SA’s New Petroleum Company/in /by
[SAnews.gov.za] A policy statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa has today resulted in the formation of a new state-owned petroleum company, the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC).
Myanmar floods have affected 631,000 people and caused 226 deaths./in /by
A week after Typhoon Yagi and monsoon rains triggered severe flooding in Myanmar, residents in the capital, Naypyitaw, have begun cleaning their homes.
UN officials underline uneven progress in digital transformation worldwide/in /by
UN officials on Tuesday underlined that digital inequalities could leave some developing nations behind, as the digital world continues to transform. Experts in the field are calling for more support to developing nations, particularly in Africa.
Nigeria: Ajaero, DSS and Fuel Price Hike/in /by
[Vanguard] The Time the Department of State Services Released Nigeria Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, On the Evening of September 9, He Had Become Contrite, Remorseful and Perhaps Ashamed of His Uninformed Action. the Labour Leader Was Invited Twice By the Secret Police and Twice He Failed to Honour the Invitation.