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By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Five people have been killed as rival cult violence erupted over the weekend in the Ilemba-Awori and Shibiri areas of Lagos. The clashes sparked widespread panic, with armed groups roaming the streets using firearms and machetes. The violence began in Etegbin before spreading to neighboring communities, forcing many residents to flee. Eyewitnesses […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Vietnam Airlines is suspending 23 domestic flights weekly starting April 1 due to a severe global jet fuel shortage. This decision, announced by the civil aviation authority, highlights the growing pressure on the nation’s transport infrastructure. The shortage is driven by the Middle East conflict, which has caused Jet […]
By Momodu Favour The All Progressives Congress (APC) is intensifying internal consultations to adopt a consensus arrangement for its governorship candidates in key South-West states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Credible party sources revealed that stakeholders are favouring Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as the party’s consensus candidate for the Lagos governorship […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has formally called on the Abia State Government to immortalize the late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai. In a statement issued Monday, the former governor and current Senator for Abia North emphasized that the renowned cleric’s immense contributions to spiritual and national development merit a permanent […]
As the Middle East crisis continues to rile global energy markets, Europe’s aviation sector faces a new concern: a potential jet fuel scarcity. With supply chains under pressure and refining capacity stretched, focus is rapidly shifting to other suppliers, including the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest oil refinery. This point is further supported […]
Nigeria is rapidly cementing its status as a regional fuel hub, as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery expands its export footprint across Africa at a time of heightened global energy instability triggered by the Middle East conflict. The refinery recently confirmed the sale of 12 cargoes of refined petroleum products, totaling 456,000 tonnes, to five […]
Ghana has formally entered the global lithium market after Parliament ratified the Ewoyaa Lithium Project mining lease on March 19, 2026, ending nearly three years of regulatory uncertainty that had delayed investment and raised concerns about the country’s competitiveness in the fast-growing battery minerals sector. The approval grants Atlantic Lithium, an Australia- and […]
For decades, Africa has been a central player in global energy and commodities markets, yet much of its participation has remained concentrated in raw material exports. Today, a growing number of African-owned businesses are moving further along the value chain—into trading, logistics, processing, and infrastructure—redefining Africa’s role in global markets. This shift reflects economic […]