EVs are starting to overtake gas-powered cars in a surprising place
A worker charges an electric minibus at a factory in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, March 6, 2024. TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese electric vehicles begin to transform transportation in Ethiopia Credit: A worker charges an electric minibus at a factory in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Long lines have been forming at gas stations in Ethiopia’s […]
China imposes anti-dumping duties on industrial plastics
China announced anti-dumping duties as high as 74.9% Sunday on imports of POM copolymers, a type of engineering plastic, from the United States, the European Union, Japan and Taiwan. The Commerce Ministry’s findings conclude a probe launched in May 2024, shortly after the US sharply increased tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, computer chips and other […]
Romania’s pro-EU candidate beats hard-right rival to win presidential election
Bucharest Mayor and independent presidential candidate Nicusor Dan and his wife Mirabela Gradinaru are seen after voting at a polling station in Fagaras, central Romania on May 18, 2025. Bucharest Mayor and independent presidential candidate Nicusor Dan and his wife Mirabela Gradinaru are seen after voting at a polling station in Fagaras, central Romania on […]
World Metrology Day – The Power of Measurement for Peace and Progress
May 20 – African Peace Organization “On World Metrology Day, we recognize the power of measurement in building trust, fostering innovation, and promoting peace across Africa and the world.”— African Peace Organization Each year on May 20, we observe World Metrology Day — commemorating the Metre Convention of 1875, a historic agreement that laid the […]
Syrian president says his government is holding indirect talks with Isreal
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa attends a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris on May 7. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa attends a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris on May 7. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has said that his government is holding indirect talks with Israel to bring an end to Israeli […]
ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER STRIKES OGONILAND AS TRANS NIGER PIPELINE RUPTURES
Oil Spill Continues Unabated After Nine Days, Raising Fears of Fire and Further Contamination Nigeria’s Trans Niger Pipeline, a critical oil artery that transports crude from onshore fields to the Bonny export terminal, has ruptured and spilled oil into the B-Dere community in Ogoniland, according to reports from environmental rights groups on Thursday. The spill, […]
SEPLAT LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS PLAN TO REVITALIZE 400 DORMANT OIL WELLS AMID PRODUCTION BOOM
Company Reports Stellar Performance Following Strategic Acquisition Seplat Energy has unveiled an ambitious initiative to breathe new life into more than 400 idle oil wells across its operational assets, in a strategic move to boost production capacity and strengthen its position in Nigeria’s energy sector. The announcement came from Chief Operating Officer Samson Ezugworie during […]
TOTALENERGIES EYES 2026 DRILLING CAMPAIGN IN SOUTH AFRICA’S OFFSHORE FRONTIER
French Energy Major Awaits Permits for Exploration Across Four Blocks French energy giant TotalEnergies is preparing to launch drilling operations in South Africa’s offshore waters next year, pending regulatory approvals, according to Senior Vice President for Africa, Mike Sangster. Speaking at an industry conference on Tuesday, Sangster revealed the company’s timeline for exploring its portfolio […]
ENERGY GIANTS NNPC AND SAHARA GROUP EXPLORE LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP TO TRANSFORM NIGERIA’S ENERGY LANDSCAPE
Collaboration Could Accelerate Sustainable Energy Access Across Multiple Markets Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Sahara Group are exploring a potentially transformative collaboration aimed at dramatically expanding energy access and creating a more sustainable energy future for Nigeria and beyond. This strategic initiative took center stage during a high-profile meeting in Abuja where Sahara […]
KONEXA SECURES $3.6M FUNDING BOOST FOR NIGERIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY EXPANSION
Investment to Power Major Solar Project for Nigerian Breweries Facilities Energy developer Konexa has secured a critical $3.6 million development funding agreement with climate-focused investment firms Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and Norfund to accelerate renewable energy expansion in Nigeria. The strategic partnership will support the development of a substantial 50 MW solar PV facility along […]