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South African court blocks oil firm offshore exploration

Andrew Mbeki August 15, 2025

South Africa A setback for French energy giant TotalEnergies after a South African court on Wednesday blocked its offshore oil exploration project off the Cape coast. The judge effectively annulled the environmental authorisations granted to the company and its joint venture partner, Shell, to

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Lagos Trade Fair ED Hails WTO Boss on Tinubu’s Economic Stability

Kingsley Chukwuka August 15, 2025

Nigeria The Executive Director (ED), Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Barr. Vera  Ndanusa, has lauded the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO),  Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, for passing a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms and Stabilisation. Ndanusa noted in particular that her sector, (the Trade Fair

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Nigerian ex gov says fight against corruption selective

Jude Owuamannam August 15, 2025

Nigeria Prominent voices from Northern Nigeria have begun reacting to the arrest of the former governor northern Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, describing it as a development that could have far-reaching political implications. Some northern leaders say the arrest raises concerns over political witch-hunting, while others insist the law must take its course,

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UN report indicates DR Congo, Somalia tops cases of sexual violence

Howard Mildilton August 15, 2025

United Nations A new United Nations report says the number of conflict-related sexual violence cases reported in 2024 increased by 25 percent from the previous year. “The highest number of cases was reported in the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Somalia, and South Sudan,” said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric. He […]

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Nigerian Airline agency in partnership with agric related matters

Dooyum Naadzenga August 15, 2025

Nigeria The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have announced a partnership aimed at advancing climate-resilient agriculture in Nigeria.  This collaboration was cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at NiMet’s headquarters yesterday in Abuja.  A statement by NiMet says, the

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Nations to take final decision on plastic pollution

Kristi Lucas August 14, 2025

United Nations With just hours left to reach a deal on plastics, negotiators in Geneva were scrambling Wednesday to resolve a deadlock caused by “red lines” of member countries. Nations are crafting the first global, legally binding treaty on plastics pollution at the United Nations office in Switzerland. “To be honest, we need a breakthrough […]

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Applications now open for FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme

Howard Mildilton August 14, 2025

FIFA Sponsored: FIFA today launched the application process for the FIFA World Cup 26™ volunteer programme. This once-in-a-generation community of volunteers will help bring to life a tournament uniting three countries and billions of hearts around the world.   With around 65,000 volunteers expected to participate, the FIFA World Cup 26™ Volunteer Community will

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European wildfires kill at least three

Howard Mildilton August 13, 2025

Southern Europe Wildfires intensified across southern Europe on Wednesday with at least three deaths reported in Spain, Turkey and Albania. Firefighting teams in several countries are struggling to contain numerous fires after weeks of heatwaves and soaring temperatures across the Mediterranean. Emergency teams are working around the clock to protect the outskirts of

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Blue Economy offers unique pathways for Nigeria’s economic diversification 

Dooyum Naadzenga August 13, 2025

Nigeria Former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Ade Dosunmu, has emphasized the critical role the Blue Economy can play in Nigeria’s quest for economic diversification.  Speaking yesterday at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Jos, Dr. Dosunmu called for urgent action to

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Nigeria’s President Tinubu to visit Japan, Brazil

Dooyum Naadzenga August 13, 2025

Nigeria Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja Thursday, August 14, 2025, embarking on a diplomatic and economic tour to Japan and Brazil.  This mission highlights Nigeria’s intent to deepen global partnerships and attract foreign investment critical to the nation’s development agenda. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President