AFRICA

Scotland’s Only Refinery Announces Closure, Citing Inability To Compete with Modern Plants In Africa, Asia

Scotland's 100-year-old Grangemouth refinery is set to close in 2025, turning into a fuel terminal amid mounting global competition.

6 days ago

Nigeria To Halt Petroleum Imports from October As Focus Shifts To Domestic Supply From Dangote Refinery

NNPC will stop placing orders for petroleum imports and will rely on Dangote Refinery for domestic supply from October.

6 days ago

Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Demand Exemption from 50% Revenue Deduction, Cite Safety Risks

NATCA has warned that the 50% IGR deduction is compromising aviation safety, calling for an exemption or nationwide protest.

6 days ago

Bayelsa Police Return N3m to Victim After Extortion at Gunpoint

Police returned N3 million extorted from Kelechi Isaac in Bayelsa State after being extorted by police operatives at gunpoint.

6 days ago

Nigeria Ranks Third in Africa, Fifth Globally for Generosity, Report Says

The Charities Aid Foundation World Giving Index 2024 has shown Nigeria as the third most generous African country and fifth…

6 days ago

Tinubu Returns to Abuja Sunday After UK Stop Following China Visit

President Tinubu returns to Abuja Sunday after his official visit to China and brief stay in London.

6 days ago

Fubara Urges NSCDC to Intensify War Against Oil Theft to Save Nigeria’s Economy

Fubara has urged the NSCDC to intensify efforts against oil theft, warning that economic collapse looms without increased crude output.

6 days ago

41 Feared Dead in Zamfara ‘Overloaded’ Boat Accident

Forty-one people are feared dead after a boat capzised in Gummi town, Zamfara State, due to overloading.

6 days ago

To Ease Petrol Scarcity, NNPC Deploys Hundreds of Trucks To Load Product From Dangote Refinery

NNPC has deployed 100 trucks to Dangote Refinery to start lifting petrol from Sunday, with hundreds more en route.

7 days ago

Maiduguri Flood: UN Pledges Support To Borno Flood Victims

UN has pledged to support the Borno government in assisting people trapped by the severe flood that devastated Maiduguri.

7 days ago