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Nigeria's Oil Gains From Iran War Face Old Challenges

Nigeria will likely enjoy a short-term revenue boost from elevated oil prices, but the potential for renewed instability in the Niger Delta could undermine efforts to increase oil production, while rising inflationary pressure will increase the risk of …

Updated: $300m crude seizure raises fresh concerns over oil theft, surveillance gaps in Niger Delta

The interception of vessels laden with suspected stolen crude oil worth an estimated $300 million by a joint military task force has renewed scrutiny of security arrangements in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta, even as fresh details emerged of multiple …

Türkiye expands military footprint in Niger’s security landscape

Defense Minister Yaşar Güler received Nigerien Defense Minister General Salifou Mody in Ankara on April 7, and the two sides signed a new protocol on on-site training support. In practice, it means Turkish military instructors will no longer stay on the …

Revamping U.S. Military Assistance: A Four-Tier Model for a New Strategic Era

Abstract This article examines the impact of U.S. foreign military assistance on influencing the alignment of foreign and national security policies and proposes changes to increase the impact of this type of assistance in directions favorable for the …

Why African Borderlands Keep Burning

Dr Olivier Walther and Dr Steven Radil share findings from their ongoing research on African borderlands including a forthcoming article in Applied Geography. Africa’s margins have become its main theatre of violence. From the Great Lakes region to the …

Minister Ekpo commends 200 MMSCFD gas plant in Delta State

Keypoints Minister Ekperikpe Ekpo performed the groundbreaking for the Southfield Petroleum Ltd. (SPL) 200 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) gas processing plant in Utorogu, Delta State. The project is a collaboration between SPL and the …

Fresh Attacks Hit Niger, Kwara, Plateau As Security Forces Intensify Operations

Fresh waves of violence have gripped Niger, Kwara and Plateau States as terrorists intensify attacks, leaving communities in fear and authorities under pressure to respond swiftly. In Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, suspected terrorists …

Petrol prices surge in Nigeria’s border towns, Ogun, others pay highest rates

Border communities in Nigeria are facing skyrocketing petrol prices of N1,300 to N1,400 per litre High demand and poor logistics fuel extreme fuel costs in the Ogun border areas, leading to extortion by fuel sellers Residents call for urgent intervention …

Niger Delta Investment Summit Targets $5bn Inflows, 500,000 Jobs

The Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture (NDCCITMA) has unveiled the plans to host a major economic and investment summit aimed at attracting five billion dollars, ( N7 trillion) investments in addition to creating about …

GRA rolls out real-time sales tracking, vows tough action on import fraud

The Ghana Revenue Authority has announced plans to deploy real-time transaction monitoring systems across businesses nationwide and intensify enforcement measures against import fraud, as part of efforts to boost revenue mobilisation. The Commissioner- …

Terrorists On Rampage in Niger, Kwara, Plateau

•        Troops neutralise bandits, recover weapons in major plateau operations •       Amotekun parades 164 suspects, recovers stolen items in Ondo crackdown •       Attacks on troops, Nigerians worry Afenifere •       Bauchi shuts 24 cattle markets in 4 …

FG commends SPL plant aimed at bridging gas supply gap

By Clara Egbogota The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commended the Southfield Petroleum Ltd., (SPL) Utorogu, Delta State, 200 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) Gas Processing Plant. Ekpo said this on Tuesday …

Morocco, Niger Pledge to Make Bilateral Ties a Model of Inter-African Cooperation

 Morocco and Niger reaffirmed on Wednesday in Niamey their shared commitment to making their partnership a model of inter-African cooperation. This determination came as part of a joint statement issued following the 5th session of the Joint Cooperation …

Tinubu rebuilding Kano into Northern Nigeria’s economic capital, W/Africa’s next commercial gateway – APC National ...

National Chairman of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is implementing a historic and deliberate economic masterplan to transform Kano State into …

JILLI MARKET BOMBING AND MATTERS ARISING 

Care should be taken to ensure innocent citizens are protected from collateral damage  The airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on a weekly market along the Borno–Yobe border, which reportedly killed dozens of innocent civilians, mostly traders, has …

American soldiers prepare to board a cargo plane in Niamey on June 7, 2024 as US forces leave Niger

American soldiers prepare to board a cargo plane in Niamey on June 7, 2024 as US forces leave Niger

Key Biscayne, FL (33149) Today Rain showers, with increasing winds in the afternoon. High 77F. Winds ENE at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%.. Tonight Windy. Rain showers early, with overcast skies late. Low 72F. Winds ENE at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain …

REA Disburses N9 Billion for Mini-Grid Projects in Kwara, Taraba, Kogi, Niger States

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has recorded another milestone in its funding disbursement efforts to support renewable energy projects across the country. In this latest round, N7.95 billion was disbursed to Havenhill to finance critical equipment …

REA releases N9 billion for solar mini-grids in Taraba, Kogi, Kwara, and Niger

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disbursed about N9 billion to support the deployment of solar mini-grid projects across Taraba State, Kogi State, Kwara State, and Niger State. The agency made this known through a statement released on Sunday …

Warehousing and Storage Market Size and Forecast 2026 | USD 728.7 Billion by 2034

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest warehousing and storage market share of over 54․5% in 2025. ST. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a research report by IMARC Group, the global warehousing …

Freight Cost Surge in 2026: How AI-Driven Logistics Outsourcing Is Helping Companies Offset Rising Oil Prices

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global energy markets, logistics companies are facing sustained freight cost increases driven by rising fuel prices. For …

Elevator Co-Warehousing & Community Offers Emergency Support to Small Businesses Impacted by Painted Tree Closures

Following the sudden news that Painted Tree Boutiques will be closing all locations, Elevator Co-Warehousing is stepping in to provide immediate relief. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the sudden news that …

CI Welcomes Julie Hildebrand as Board Chair, Thanks John Eskew

CI announces a Board Chair transition, thanking John Eskew of OxyChem for two years of leadership and welcoming Julie Hildebrand of Westlake as Chair. ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chlorine Institute (CI) …

PAPITA.co Strengthens Electronics Deliveries to GCC Amid Supply Chain Volatility

PAPITA.co reaffirms its commitment to absorbing rising logistics costs and fuel surcharges while ensuring express deliveries to the GCC via EMX and DHL Express. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As current market …

Isotrax Launches Free Transport Management System for Small and Mid-Sized Hauliers

A new cloud platform from Sweden levels the playing field for small and mid-sized carriers worldwide, with a full-featured transport management system for free STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EdIT Solutions Sweden AB today …

DUST Identity Launches Theseus, an End-to-End Aerospace Material & Parts Authentication Platform

First solution to link unclonable physical material identity with AI-assisted airworthiness document verification. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First solution to link unclonable physical material identity with …

High Bar Brands Acquires Globetech Manufacturing

Acquisition expands HBB’s portfolio of essential heavy-duty components across OEM and aftermarket channels OWATONNA, MN, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High Bar Brands, a leading supplier of commercial vehicle solutions, today …

BeyondTrucks Now Integrated with ISAAC Instruments Platform to Enhance Fleet Operations

Integration eases the challenge between planning and execution for specialized fleet operations. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BeyondTrucks, provider of a platform for AI-powered truck dispatch planning …

Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Auto Mechanic Who Has Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer to Call About Better Compensation ...

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging a former auto mechanic who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos exposure lung cancer anywhere in the USA or their …

Blue Ridge Automotive Launches Fleet Services for Atlanta Small Businesses Needing Commercial Vehicle Maintenance

Buckhead auto repair center launches fleet maintenance programs to help Atlanta small businesses keep commercial vehicles running at peak performance all year. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Ridge Automotive, a …

Sarla Technologies Joins the AVEVA Partner Ecosystem as a System Integrator with Focus on AVEVA PI System

Sarla strengthens its digital manufacturing capabilities by enabling real-time industrial data infrastructure and analytics using the AVEVA PI System. MUMBAI, INDIA, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sarla Technologies, a leading engineering …

Aeromexico and gategroup Renew Longstanding Catering Collaboration Across 15 International Locations

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aeromexico has extended its collaboration with gategroup, the leading global provider of airline catering and hospitality services, through a new three-year agreement covering operations …

Aeroméxico y gategroup renuevan su larga colaboración en materia de catering a bordo en 15 destinos internacionales

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aeroméxico ha ampliado su colaboración con gategroup, el proveedor líder mundial de servicios de catering y hostelería para aerolíneas, mediante un nuevo acuerdo de tres años que abarca …

How Top Industrial Robot Manufacturers Are Advancing Precision Automation

HANGZHOU CITY, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The manufacturing sector is undergoing a structural shift. As labor costs rise and production tolerances become tighter across industries from electronics to food processing, …

Global Demand Puts Top Semi Trailer Manufacturers Under the Spotlight

JINING CITY, SHANDONG PROVINCE, CHINA, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The semi trailer manufacturing sector has drawn growing attention in recent years, driven by the steady expansion of global freight transport, infrastructure investment, and the …

Top Sweeper Brush Manufacturers Driving Innovation in Industrial Cleaning

ANQING CITY, ANHUI PROVINCE, CHINA, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industrial cleaning has long been a behind-the-scenes function in manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and urban infrastructure. But in recent years, it has moved to …

AsstrA Air Freight Service: best solution for Europe–USA flows

AsstrA offers a seamless air freight service designed for businesses that value reliable capacity, predictability and accuracy in documentation. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the competitive Europe–USA lane, …

Mentors Moving And Storage Recognized as Award Winning Moving Service in Phoenix, AZ for 2026

Mentors Moving & Storage earns recognition for exceptional moving services with an A+ BBB rating and 280+ 5-star reviews in Phoenix, AZ for 2026. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mentors Moving And Storage has been …

Gausium Unveils Industry-Leading Autonomous Cleaning Solutions Tailored for Warehouse & Logistics at MODEX 2026

Gausium showcases Beetle 2.0, dynamic Marvel & Mira demonstrations and revolutionary Omnie-Beetle 2.0 dual-machine collaboration at Booth C10374. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gausium, the global pioneer in …