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Lagos clears roadside markets on Ikotun-Igando Road

Lagos State Government clears roadside traders on Ikotun-Igando Road to reclaim walkways and enforce laws. Commissioner Wahab details the state's waste-to-wealth drive for a sustainable environment.

Osun Trains 1,000 in Waste-to-Energy Conversion

Osun State empowers 1,000 youths and women with practical skills to convert waste into clean energy and income. The initiative targets green entrepreneurship and a circular economy.

Asian Markets Drift, Oil Up on Venezuela Blockade

Asian equities showed mixed performance as US jobs data failed to boost rate cut expectations. Oil prices surged over 1% after Trump ordered a blockade of Venezuelan tankers. Get the latest market analysis.

Asian Markets Retreat on US Jobs Data, Tech Worries

Asian markets extended losses Tuesday ahead of key US jobs data, with tech sector jitters and Fed rate cut uncertainty weighing on investor sentiment. Key indexes in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai all fell over 1%. Read the full analysis.

Police Arrest Two with Fireworks, Explosives in Imo

Imo State Police have arrested Opara Evans and Chinedum Stanley for possessing banned fireworks and explosives in Owerri markets. Authorities warn against violations ahead of the festive season.

Asian Markets Up Ahead of US Jobs, Inflation Data

Most Asian markets gained Wednesday, tracking Wall Street, as investors await crucial US jobs and inflation data that will shape the Federal Reserve's rate decision next week. Read more.

$5B Africa Energy Bank HQ Complete in Abuja

Nigeria has completed the headquarters of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank in Abuja. Minister Heineken Lokpobiri confirms all host obligations are met, paving the way for operations to begin. Read more.

Asian markets mixed ahead of key US data, Fed decision

Asian markets showed mixed performance as investors await crucial US economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cut next week. Oil prices surged on OPEC+ output decision.

Akume: Africa Must Lead Tech Energy Revolution

SGF George Akume urges African leaders to embrace emerging technologies for energy transformation. Nigeria positioning as competitive energy economy through Tinubu's reforms.

MMC 7.0: Energy Leaders Converge in Lagos

Top African energy executives gather at MMC 7.0 in Lagos to discuss sustainable energy's role in powering Africa's industrial revolution and equitable trade. Join the conversation December 4-5, 2025.

UK Allows New Oil and Gas Drilling in North Sea

Britain's Labour government signals a policy shift, permitting limited oil and gas extraction in existing North Sea fields despite a prior ban on new licenses. Discover the details.

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