China’s oil market is expected to remain largely insulated from recent disruptions in Venezuelan crude exports, at least in the near term, thanks to pre-arranged shipments, abundant floating storage, and subdued seasonal demand, analysts and traders say. The disruption follows the U.S. seizure of a tanker off Venezuela’s coast last week, coupled with new sanctions …
Canada’s annual inflation rate remained at 2.2% in November, unchanged from October, Statistics Canada reported on Monday. The steady rate was primarily driven by rising food prices, which increased at their fastest pace in more than two years. A year-on-year drop in gasoline and shelter costs partially offset the food price surge. November marked the …
Families living on the Akuak islands in South Sudan are battling severe floods from the Nile, as climate change transforms their traditional way of life into an ongoing struggle for survival. The islands, located among countless channels of the Nile, are home to huts built on grass and clay platforms. Here, families sustain themselves through …
The Trump administration has unveiled a campaign to hire 1,000 engineers for two-year stints in federal government roles, according to a government website on Monday. The initiative seeks professionals with expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Successful candidates will be placed in positions across various government agencies, with most roles located …
ActionAid Nigeria has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene urgently and order a public investigation into allegations of financial misconduct against Mr Farouk Ahmed, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The allegations surfaced following media reports and whistleblower revelations by business mogul Alhaji Aliko Dangote. It is …
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians face heightened danger from flooding and freezing temperatures as Storm Byron batters the Gaza Strip, the UN warned Monday. The enclave, already reeling from two years of war, has been devastated by the severe winter storm. Palestinian sources report that 12 people have died, thousands of makeshift homes have …
At least 37 people have died after torrential rains triggered flash floods in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry confirmed on Monday. Authorities reported that heavy overnight rainfall inundated around 70 homes and businesses, swept away 10 vehicles, and left 14 people hospitalized. Local schools announced three days of closures in response …
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates are set to face off in a thrilling semi-final encounter at the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar, with both sides eyeing a place in the final. Morocco enter the match on a confident note after a narrow 1-0 victory against Syria in the quarter-finals secured their spot in …
FC Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi has joined the Super Eagles’ camp in Cairo as Nigeria Ramp up preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Sanusi’s arrival brings the number of players currently in camp to 11, with 12 more expected to join later today, Monday, December 15, according to the Super …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recovered N37.44 billion and $2.353 million so far in 2025, the agency’s spokesman, John Okor Odey, announced on Sunday. The recoveries were made through asset seizures and forfeitures, marking one of the commission’s most significant annual hauls to date. ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu …
