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  • Oil Prices Flat as Politics and Petroleum Collide

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Oil Prices Flat as Politics and Petroleum Collide

    Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as markets weighed mixed signals from U.S. inventory reports and geopolitical developments, including a highly anticipated meeting between U.S. and Russian leaders. Brent crude futures hovered at $66.12 per […]

  • Global EV Sales Growth Slows to 21% in July as China Momentum Cools

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Global EV Sales Growth Slows to 21% in July as China Momentum Cools

    Global electric vehicle sales growth moderated in July, expanding 21% year-on-year to 1.6 million units—the smallest increase since January—as China’s once-booming market showed signs of cooling. According to data released Wednesday by research firm Rho […]

  • Jun 2025 Fuel Consumption Drops 16% to 1.44bn Litres – NMDPRA

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Jun 2025 Fuel Consumption Drops 16% to 1.44bn Litres – NMDPRA

    Nigeria’s midstream and downstream petroleum sectors faced a notable downturn in June 2025, with nationwide fuel consumption plunging by 16.4% compared to the previous month, according to data released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream […]

  • BBNaija Victory Mocks Thelma’s Single Mother Status in Feud

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on BBNaija Victory Mocks Thelma’s Single Mother Status in Feud

    Tensions flared between two contestants on the latest season of Nigeria’s popular Big Brother Naija reality show, with housemates Victory and Thelma Lawson embroiled in a bitter clash this week. The dispute, which unfolded on […]

  • Gbobaniyi Olubadan Relocates to Oba Ladoja’s Residences in Ibadan

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Gbobaniyi Olubadan Relocates to Oba Ladoja’s Residences in Ibadan

    In a significant cultural transition, a revered ensemble of traditional drummers, vocalists, and praise performers has officially shifted its base to the homes of Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, the incoming monarch of Ibadan, Nigeria. The […]

  • ADC Vows No Imposition, Youth Accountability in 2027 Polls

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on ADC Vows No Imposition, Youth Accountability in 2027 Polls

    The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has pledged to champion transparency and reject political favoritism as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, signaling a renewed push to attract disillusioned voters. Party leader David Mark reaffirmed […]

  • Invest in Nigeria’s Sugar Sector: Gov’t Incentives & AfCFTA Access Await

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Invest in Nigeria’s Sugar Sector: Gov’t Incentives & AfCFTA Access Await

    Nigeria’s National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has intensified efforts to attract global and local investors to the country’s growing sugar industry, emphasizing untapped economic potential and robust government-backed incentives. During a meeting with the All […]

  • Biometrics and Access Keys: The Uncertain Future of Passwords

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Biometrics and Access Keys: The Uncertain Future of Passwords

    The slow decline of the traditional password is accelerating as major technology firms push biometric authentication and device-based access keys to counter growing cybersecurity threats. Microsoft declared in a July blog post, co-authored by two […]

  • Plateau Debunks FIJ’s Late 2024 Financial Audit Claims

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Plateau Debunks FIJ’s Late 2024 Financial Audit Claims

    The Plateau State government has rejected claims by a Nigerian media organization that it failed to meet statutory deadlines for publishing its 2024 audited financial records, asserting it complied with all legal requirements. This follows […]

  • U.S. Sanctions Congo Armed Group Over Illicit Mineral Trade Amid Conflict

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on U.S. Sanctions Congo Armed Group Over Illicit Mineral Trade Amid Conflict

    The United States has imposed sanctions on an armed faction and affiliated companies accused of funding violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo through illegal mining operations, signaling Washington’s dual focus on curbing conflict and […]

  • Kenya’s CHAN 2024 Hosting at Risk Amid Nairobi Stadium Crowd Violence

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Kenya’s CHAN 2024 Hosting at Risk Amid Nairobi Stadium Crowd Violence

    Kenya faces the risk of being stripped of hosting rights for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinals after repeated crowd disturbances at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium, tournament officials warned. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) […]

  • Mali’s Military Junta Arrests Ex-PMs Maiga and Mara in Political Crackdown

    By Ifunanya | August 13, 2025 | Comments Off on Mali’s Military Junta Arrests Ex-PMs Maiga and Mara in Political Crackdown

    Mali’s military leadership has intensified its crackdown on political dissent with the arrest of former Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga, the latest in a string of high-profile detentions targeting critics of the ruling junta. Maiga, […]

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