Nigeria: Govt Speaks On Reported Directive to NNPC to Increase Petrol Price
[Premium Times] The NNPC had on Sunday lamented heavy debt burden, saying its inability to settle its liabilities to suppliers was threatening its operations.
African nations losing 5% of their GDP to climate change – Report
In sub-Saharan Africa, the costs of adapting to extreme weather could be $30-50 billion per year over the next decade, the report by the World Meteorological Organization estimated
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy – Nigerians Must Demand Transparency From NNPCL, Says Peter Obi
[Vanguard] Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to demand transparency from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding the actual status of petrol subsidy payments.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Presents First Petrol Sample
[Vanguard] Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group has presented the first sample of Premium Motor Spirit, better known as petrol.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Rolls Out Petrol
[Vanguard] The Dangote Refinery, a $20 billion project spearheaded by billionaire Aliko Dangote, has officially begun petrol production, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria's energy sector.
Ugandan Olympian set on fire by boyfriend after returning from games
... Cheptegei's boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, bought a jerrican of petrol, poured it on her and set her ablaze during a disagreement Sunday.
At least 129 dead in attempted jailbreak in Congo
"There are also 59 injured people taken into care by the government, as well as some cases of women raped," he said, adding that order has been restored at the prison, part of which was burned in the attack.
Ghana’s coaching trio, including John Paintsil, recovering after crash
The group, which also includes head coach Otto Addo and goalkeeping coach Fatawu Dauda, was returning from a scouting trip when it swerved to avoid a collision with a pick-up truck that had suddenly veered into its lane.
South Africa, China vow stronger ties as Ramaphosa starts state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and South Africa to beef up solidarity and cooperation in a new era and on a new journey, which meets the shared aspirations of the two peoples
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Gives NNPC Sole Buying Rights As Petrol Refining Begins
[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has been given the sole buying rights of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also called petrol to be refined by the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company.