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Technical, funding gaps threaten Africa’s integrated rail network agenda
Ziggy Ojiegbe Ambitious plans are underway to build a high-speed rail network across Africa, connecting countries, regions and creating a transcontinental beltway that can transport people at up to 320 kilometers per hour (199 mph) and freight at up to…
Over 27,000 flights, 4.4m seats cancelled as travelers stranded in Middle East
Frank Okon More than 27,000 flights to and from the Middle East to international destinations have been cancelled, with an estimated 4.4 million airline seats removed from schedules over the past week as Iranian regime ratchets bombardment of neighboring Arab…
UAE, Qatar tourism departments cater for 30,000 stranded passengers
Tourism departments require hotels to extend stay Sopuruchi Onwuka Over 30,000 tourists and transit passengers trapped in the Middle East following ongoing missile fireworks arising from America’s strikes on Iran would be catered for by the tourism departments of Qatar…
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…
Nine sub-Saharan migrants freeze to death in eastern Morocco
Nine Sub-Saharan African migrants have died from freezing temperatures in eastern Morocco near the border with Algeria, according to a local human rights group. The deaths occurred between Dec. 3 and Dec. 12 in the Ras Asfour area near Touissit,…
Bunker fuel to double global LNG demand by 2030
Demand for liquefied natural gas as a marine fuel will at least double by 2030 as abundant supply and rising emissions regulations spur orders for ships that can run on it, according to industry executives quoted in a Reuters’ report…
Dangote Refinery deploys gas fired trucks, breaks into retail market
* Dismisses NUPENG’s allegations as unfounded Sopuruchi Onwuka The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it is set to deploy the hyped compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks, saying that the measure was part of its logistics-free distribution programme aimed at significantly reducing…
Many counted dead after overcrowded boat capsizes in Niger River
At least 29 people are reported to have died and some officials point at rising toll after an overcrowded boat sank upon colliding with a tree stump hidden in the water. Local witnessed narrated that the boat was carrying over…
Dangote lands massive CNG fired fleet for fuel distribution
Sopuruchi Onwuka Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has commenced the receipt of 4,000 compressed natural gas powered truck heads and tanker trailers as the group joins the domestic retail of products. The company stated in a release that the fuel…
UNIBEN, FUTO shine at EV shuttle bus design contest
Sopuruchi Onwuka The federal universities, the University of Benin (UNIBEN) and Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) led in the 12 varsity contest on design of electric vehicles suitable for zero emission shuttle services in campuses. The competition which was…
