Nigeria: FG Targets 10bn SCF Daily Gas Output By 2030/in /by
[Leadership] The federal government has reiterated its target of producing 10 billion standard cubic feet (SCF) of gas per day by 2030, with fresh assurances that ongoing reforms are designed to position Nigeria as a global energy hub.
Lisbon funicular wreckage removed after deadly crash/in /by
Workers dismantled and removed the wreckage of Lisbon’s Elevador da Glória funicular in the early hours of Friday, a day after the accident that killed 16 people.
Uganda to train Central African Republic armed forces/in /by
After years of instability and collapse, the Central African Republic is scrambling to rebuild its armed forces. Kampala has in the past trained South Sudanese and Somali forces
Hong Kong hosts first hot air balloon festival/in /by
Hong Kong is hosting its first international hot air balloon festival in the city’s business district, and colourful displays are lighting up the skyline over Victoria Harbour.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery’s petrol unit may remain offline for months/in /by
It was due to restart on 20 September, but an industry monitor says major repairs and equipment replacement could keep the unit shut for longer.
Africa’s youth, tech, and green innovators reshape the continent’s business future/in /by
Africa’s Youth Take the Lead in Transforming Agriculture. Dakar Forum Highlights Innovation, Jobs, and Climate-Smart Solutions while Africa’s tech scene is reaching a new stage of maturity, with startups expanding overseas and exporting their solutions
Port-au-Prince burst into color as Vodou followers gather for “march for peace”/in /by
Port-au-Prince burst into color as 200 Vodou followers gathered for a vibrant “march for peace” led by renowned priest Augustin Saint Clou.
Rio police free hostages in raid that leaves eight dead/in /by
Police in Rio de Janeiro freed two hostages, including a child, during a raid on a drug trafficking ring Thursday that left eight suspected gang members dead.
Nigeria: Oil Sector in Frenzy After New Report Says Dangote Refinery Petrol Unit May Be Out for 3 Months/in /by
[This Day] The petrol unit at Nigeria's 650,000 barrel-per-day Dangote refinery may be shut for between two to three months for repairs, industry monitor IIR Energy told clients on Thursday, which could lead to a tighter market.
Farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal/in /by
A group of farmers from across Europe staged a protest outside the European Parliament on Thursday, voicing their opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal approved earlier this week.