Nigeria’s Oil Sector Awakens: Port Harcourt Refinery Restarts
Nigeria has reignited its dormant Port Harcourt refinery betting on a domestic solution to its persistent fuel crisis. Analysis from...
November 26, 2024Section
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Sharia Law’s Expansion into Christian Regions: A Risky Move for the Philippines
(Opinion) In August 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed new legislation expanding sharia law into predominantly Christian regions of the...
November 26, 2024
Nigeria Beats Economic Odds: Growth Hits 3.46% Despite Global Headwinds
Nigeria's latest economic performance tells a compelling story of transformation. The country's GDP grew to N71.13 trillion ($41.34 billion) in...
November 25, 2024
JBS’s $2.5 Billion Nigerian Investment Marks Largest Private Food Security Initiative in Africa
The world's largest meat producer, JBS, revealed a groundbreaking $2.5 billion investment plan in Nigeria. The Brazilian company signed a...
November 22, 2024
Power Struggles in Africa: How Global Forces Are Dividing the Continent
Professor Ibrahim Gambari's recent address at the Realnews Conference in Lagos highlighted Africa's precarious position. Analysis from The Rio Times.
November 20, 2024
The Split Path: How Resource Wealth Divides Africa’s Economic Future
Sub-Saharan Africa presents a stark economic paradox. While countries like Rwanda and Senegal surge ahead with robust growth rates, resource-rich...
November 15, 2024
Nigeria’s Living Costs Surge: Inflation Hits 33.88% as Food Prices Lead Crisis
Nigeria's cost of living continues to climb as inflation reached 33.88% in October 2024, marking a concerning trend for Africa's...
November 15, 2024
Silenced Bells – The Vanishing Christian Churches of Nigeria
Nigeria faces a growing crisis as violence against Christians escalates where over 15 Catholic parishes have closed. Analysis from The...
November 15, 2024
Nigeria’s Oil Output Hits 1.8 Million BPD: Fact or Fiction?
Nigeria's oil sector has seen a significant uptick in production, with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited reporting a...
November 14, 2024