Africa’s refining moment, and Nigeria’s inflection point
Photo caption: Kunle Odusola-Stevenson By Kunle Odusola-Stevenson Africa stands at a defining moment in the evolution of its energy economy. For decades, the continent
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Inside Zedcrest Group: The financial ecosystem powering capital across Africa
When people think about financial services, they often think in silos. Investment banks raise capital. Asset managers invest it. Stockbrokers connect investors to markets. Finance
Global diesel prices hit record highs, further rises possible
Photo caption: Diesel car at a filling station *Middle East diesel exports halve to 800,000 barrels per day in March-August, Kpler data shows *US
$100 Brent looms as China’s oil buying rebounds
Photo caption: Oil *Chinese refiners are stepping up purchases from Africa, Canada, Latin America and Russia as Iranian and Gulf supplies remain constrained. *Physical
Oil rises nearly 2% as Iran tempers hopes of swift Hormuz reopening
Photo caption: Oil pump jacks *Iran says it is close to agreeing Hormuz shipping lanes with Oman *U.S. would have to meet certain conditions
Full list: Names, credentials of 2027 presidential candidates released by INEC
Photo caption: Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the personal particulars and credentials of the 19 presidential candidates
Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit, says Ancelotti
Photo caption: Brazil’s forward #10 Neymar (R) and forward #11 Raphinha (L) react after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Brazil
NEMA receives 123 Nigerian returnees from Algeria
Photo caption: The returnees / NEMA/X The National Emergency Management Agency says it has received 123 Nigerian returnees from Algeria under the Assisted Voluntary Return
ICPC arraigns El-Rufai, ex-aide over N8.6bn CCTV contract fraud
Photo caption: ICPC logo The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his former
Russia, Iran lead surge in gas flaring, dimming global hopes to end the practice
Photo caption: A yacht sails past a gas flare at Portovaya Bay on the coast of the Gulf of Finland in the Leningrad Region, Russia August
