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Sinochem has delivered its first cargo of Middle East crude as the Chinese state-owned energy and chemicals giant looks to boost its oil trading business in Asia, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing trade sources. Sinochem delivered a cargo of Oman crude for October loading to commodity trading giant Trafigura during the S&P Global Platts Market…
August 12, 2025
Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant Petrobras sneezed at the end of last week, and the domestic stock market caught a cold. Despite returning to a profit for the second quarter of the year, Petrobras dashed hopes of an extraordinary dividend for this year amid lower oil prices and higher investments into production expansion. Following the earnings…
August 12, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) says it is intensifying its push for inclusive, sustainable growth across Africa, unveiling a new $850,000 grant agreement with Invest in Africa (IIA) to boost green job creation in Ghana and Senegal, while also spotlighting the role of its concessional financing arm, the African Development Fund…
August 12, 2025
By Obinna Ezugwa United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending the temporary suspension of higher tariffs on Chinese goods for another 90 days, giving negotiators more time to reach a lasting trade deal with Beijing. The truce, which had been due to expire today, Tuesday, will now run until November 10.…
August 12, 2025
By Obinna Ezugwa Omoyele Sowore, activist, publisher of Sahara Reporters and former presidential candidate, alongside prominent rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, on Tuesday staged a protest at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the discharge certificate of female corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as “Raye.”…
August 12, 2025
BRICS countries are experiencing unprecedented expansion right now as thirty-two nations seek membership in the growing alliance. The BRICS countries list has actually grown from five founding members to eleven full members, with Saudi Arabia officially joining in July 2025 along with earlier additions. Which countries want to join BRICS reveals widespread interest in alternatives…
August 11, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised the unauthorized release of a video exposing the sensitive body parts of an Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, involved in a incident aboard a flight on Sunday. Describing the act as “totally unacceptable,” Keyamo has ordered severe sanctions against the staff…
August 11, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly detained former Sokoto State Governor and current senator representing Sokoto south Senatorial district of Sokoto State at the Senate, Aminu Tambuwal, for questioning over alleged inappropriate cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion. The New Diplomat checks show that the investigation is centered on…
August 11, 2025
As travellers navigate the sometimes chaotic world of international travel, these pristine airports offer more than just clean surfaces—they provide peace of mind. In a world where most public spaces make germophobes reach for their hand sanitiser before even entering the building, these immaculate airports stand as shining beacons of cleanliness, quite literally. The…
August 11, 2025
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Sinochem has delivered its first cargo of Middle East crude as the Chinese state-owned energy and chemicals giant looks to boost its oil trading business in Asia, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing trade sources. Sinochem delivered a cargo of Oman crude for October loading to commodity trading giant Trafigura during the S&P Global Platts Market…
August 12, 2025
Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant Petrobras sneezed at the end of last week, and the domestic stock market caught a cold. Despite returning to a profit for the second quarter of the year, Petrobras dashed hopes of an extraordinary dividend for this year amid lower oil prices and higher investments into production expansion. Following the earnings…
August 12, 2025
By Obinna Uballa The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) says it is intensifying its push for inclusive, sustainable growth across Africa, unveiling a new $850,000 grant agreement with Invest in Africa (IIA) to boost green job creation in Ghana and Senegal, while also spotlighting the role of its concessional financing arm, the African Development Fund…
August 12, 2025
By Obinna Ezugwa United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending the temporary suspension of higher tariffs on Chinese goods for another 90 days, giving negotiators more time to reach a lasting trade deal with Beijing. The truce, which had been due to expire today, Tuesday, will now run until November 10.…
August 12, 2025
By Obinna Ezugwa Omoyele Sowore, activist, publisher of Sahara Reporters and former presidential candidate, alongside prominent rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, on Tuesday staged a protest at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the discharge certificate of female corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as “Raye.”…
August 12, 2025
BRICS countries are experiencing unprecedented expansion right now as thirty-two nations seek membership in the growing alliance. The BRICS countries list has actually grown from five founding members to eleven full members, with Saudi Arabia officially joining in July 2025 along with earlier additions. Which countries want to join BRICS reveals widespread interest in alternatives…
August 11, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised the unauthorized release of a video exposing the sensitive body parts of an Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson, involved in a incident aboard a flight on Sunday. Describing the act as “totally unacceptable,” Keyamo has ordered severe sanctions against the staff…
August 11, 2025
By Abiola Olawale The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly detained former Sokoto State Governor and current senator representing Sokoto south Senatorial district of Sokoto State at the Senate, Aminu Tambuwal, for questioning over alleged inappropriate cash withdrawals amounting to N189 billion. The New Diplomat checks show that the investigation is centered on…
August 11, 2025
As travellers navigate the sometimes chaotic world of international travel, these pristine airports offer more than just clean surfaces—they provide peace of mind. In a world where most public spaces make germophobes reach for their hand sanitiser before even entering the building, these immaculate airports stand as shining beacons of cleanliness, quite literally. The…
August 11, 2025
