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Iran government admits killing over 5,000 protesters
* Doctors cite higher death tolls Ziggy Ojiegbe Iranian authorities have acknowledged that more than 5,000 people were killed during recent protests across the country, while doctors and independent reports claim the actual death toll may be more than three…
Participation in Trump’s Gaza Peace Board carries $1bn commitment
Ziggy Ojiegbe Countries seeking permanent seats on a proposed Board of Peace that would govern Gaza would be required to contribute at least $1 billion, under a draft charter for the initiative. United States President Donald Trump would oversee the…
Seplat Energy reaffirms commitment to ESG-aligned operations
Sopuruchi Onwuka Integrated energy company Seplat Energy Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting its operations in line with global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, stressing the need for responsible and sustainable practices within Nigeria’s petroleum industry. The company,…
Nigeria demands credible bids in 2025 oil licensing round
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Ministry of Petroleum Resources has charged companies seeking to participate in Nigeria’s upcoming oil and gas licensing round to present credible proposals and clear evidence of technical and financial capacity as a condition for participation. Minister of…
UN dismayed as Iran admits killing 3,000 protester
Frank Okon The United Nations has expressed alarm after an Iranian official acknowledged that around 3,000 people have been killed amid the ongoing crackdown on nationwide protests. An Iranian official told The New York Times on Tuesday that the death…
EIA predicts lower oil prices as global inventory growth extends into 2026, 2027
Ziggy Ojiegbe Brent crude oil prices are expected to average $56 per barrel in 2026 and $54 per barrel in 2027, as rising global oil inventories continue to weigh on prices, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). In…
Nigeria listed as US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
By Ziggy Ojiegbe Nigeria has been listed among 75 countries whose citizens will no longer have their immigrant visa applications processed by the United States, as Washington tightens immigration rules under President Donald Trump’s administration. The move marks a further…
37 mtpa new LNG capacity to come online in 2026
Global liquefaction additions reach 88 mtpa since 2025 Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports About 37 million tons per annum (mtpa) of new LNG liquefaction capacity is expected to come online in 2026, adding to the 51 mtpa that entered service…
Nigeria splatters N13.2 bn on countering claims of Christian slaughter
Move aimed at averting possible sanctions and military action Ziggy Ojiegbe The Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu has spent an estimated $9 million (about N13.2 billion) on lobbying efforts in Washington as it seeks to counter allegations of widespread…
UN weather agency warns of extreme conditions as global warming perisits
Sopuruchi Onwuka The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has charged governments across the globe to be proactive in raising warnings about extreme weather changes as global warning shows no sign of respite. The United Nations agency noted that high temperatures on…
