Strait of Hormuz crisis: War in the Middle East drives oil over $100/in /by
Brent crude jumped 17 percent today to trade at $107 a barrel. That’s the highest level since 2022, when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine roiled global energy markets.
Kenya evacuates tourists as death toll from flooding rises/in /by
At least 42 people have died, local media reported Monday. Most of the deaths occured in the capital, Nairobi
Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran’s new supreme leader/in /by
Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei who has been appointed as the new head of the Islamic republic, is a discreet figure who offers continuity of his father's hardline leadership
Nigeria: Again, Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Gantry Price As Iran Conflict Rattles Oil Market/in /by
[Premium Times] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased its petrol gantry price by N121 to N995 per litre, citing rising crude costs and supply disruptions linked to the escalating United States-Israel conflict with Iran.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Commits to Energy Stability Amid Global Refineries Shutdown/in /by
[Vanguard] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has indicated its commitment to stabilising energy supply to Nigeria amid recent shocks in the international oil market.
Nigeria: What Resolution of 30-Year OPL 245 Dispute Means for Nigeria – Govt/in /by
[Daily Trust] The federal government has said the resolution of the long-running dispute over OPL 245 marks a significant turning point for Nigeria's economy, the oil and gas sector, and the country's reputation in the global investment community.
Nigeria: States Reject Removal of Power Subsidy, Others From Federation Account/in /by
[Daily Trust] States governments under the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) Postmortem Sub-Committee have expressed concern on the growing scale of deductions from federation revenues, including power-related subsidy obligations, debt write-offs, and operational costs deducted at source.
Racing down a river for International Women’s Day/in /by
Dozens of women participated in an all-female boat race on the river Oubangui in the Central African Republic to celebrate International Women's Day. The event was full of joy and competitive spirit.
Tunisians protest against US-Israeli war against Iran/in /by
Around one hundred people took to the streets of downtown Tunis, the Tunisian capital, to denounce US and Israeli action in Iran and show their support for the Iranian people.
Ramadan: iftar on Zanzibar draws thousands to stadium/in /by
Thousands took part in one of Zanzibar's largest communal Iftar meals at the island's Amani Stadium, where Muslims and non-Muslims gathered to break the fast at sunset during Ramadan.