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France plans travel ban on Kanye West over Anti-Semitism
Frank Okon French authorities are exploring a potential ban on Kanye West performing in Marseille, as opposition grows over the rapper’s history of antisemitic remarks. West, now known as Ye, is scheduled to perform at the Stade Vélodrome on June…
Spain to legalize residency of up to 500,000 immigrants
Ziggy Ojiegbe Spain is moving to grant legal residency to hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants, including many Nigerians and other African nationals, in a sweeping policy shift aimed at recognizing their role in the country’s economy. The measure, finalized…
Nigeria–Morocco $25bn gas pipeline set for multilateral backing
WAPCO declares infrastructure readiness for extension A major trans-African energy project, the Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline, is moving closer to reality as plans advance to secure multilateral endorsement and finalize a key intergovernmental agreement this year. The project known as the…
Malaysia, Australia strike energy deal to offset Iran war disruptions
Frank Okon Malaysia and Australia have agreed to strengthen energy supply cooperation as disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continue to strain global fuel markets. The agreement comes as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz — a key shipping route…
Dangote courts global lenders to boost infrastructure investment
Sopuruchi Onwuka President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has stepped up engagement with global financial institutions, seeking to attract investment into Nigeria’s infrastructure and industrial sectors. Speaking at the launch of the World Bank’s “Water Forward”…
U.S. presses Iran with incentives and threats as ceasefire talks resume
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United States and Iran have entered a critical phase of negotiations, combining economic incentives with military pressure as both sides attempt to resolve disputes over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security tensions. Talks are being brokered by…
UN demands ceasefire sanctity amid Hormuz tensions
Ziggy Ojiegbe UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the United States and Iran to continue negotiations to end their weeks-long conflict, warning that there is no military solution as tensions persist around the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking through his…
UN warns Hormuz disruption could trigger global food crisis
Ziggy Ojiegbe The United Nations has warned that ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food crisis, as constrained flows of fuel and fertilizers threaten agricultural production and raise the risk of higher food prices worldwide….
NCDMB, Seplat move to launch gas Centre of Excellence at DELSU
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Seplat Energy Plc have advanced plans for the take-off of a Centre of Excellence in Gas Development at Delta State University (DELSU), following a high-level engagement with the university’s…
Dangote Refinery reaches 87% installed capacity in March
As debate rages over fuel pricing in Nigeria Sopuruchi Onwuka Nigeria’s largest refining facility, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, reached 87 percent capacity utilization in March, marking its highest operational level since commencing production and signaling a major shift in efficiency…
