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Five Killed, Five Injured As Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes Into Vehicles In Miami
An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, struck several vehicles and caught fire, leaving five people dead and five others injured, including three in critical condition. The tail section of a cargo plane is seen at Miami International Airport after it overran the runway at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida,…
Dangote Refinery Moves Toward $1.6bn IPO After SEC Approval
The planned share offering has received regulatory approval, setting the stage for a landmark capital-raising exercise that could rank among Nigeria’s biggest capital market deals. The Dangote Refinery in Nigeria was commissioned in May 2023. Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) to raise capital for its…
US Sanctions Turkish Bank Over Alleged Iran Links, Triggering Legal Threat
The United States has sanctioned a Turkish bank over alleged ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, accusing it of facilitating millions of dollars in transactions and prompting a threat of legal action. US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent speaks during a news conference at the close of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank…
Tax Reforms Reduce Burden on Low-Income Earners, Revenue Board Says
The Joint Revenue Board says the reforms are easing tax pressure on low-income earners and micro-businesses, while also tackling the burden of multiple nuisance taxes. Tax Reforms The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) has said Nigeria’s tax reform has reduced the burden on low-income earners and eliminated multiple nuisance taxes. The Executive Secretary of the JRB, Olusegun…
Record US Diesel Prices Threaten to Drive Up Cost of Goods
Record-high diesel prices in the US are putting fresh pressure on transportation costs, with the impact expected to ripple through supply chains and make a wide range of everyday goods more expensive. CHICAGO — Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first…
Ghana Tightens Gold Export Rules to Boost Local Value
Ghana has tightened its gold export rules, requiring certain artisanal gold to be refined locally before shipment abroad as the country seeks to create jobs, strengthen domestic processing and retain more value from its gold industry. Ghana’s Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Baah Forson and GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi inspect Gold Coast Refinery with other officials…
Dangote’s Investments Driving Africa’s Industrial Growth, Experts Say
Leading economists and industry stakeholders have praised Aliko Dangote’s investments for boosting industrialisation, creating jobs, reducing import dependence and strengthening Africa’s economic competitiveness. Business magnate and Chairman of the Dangote Group, Dr. Aliko Dangote Advocate stronger support for indigenous manufacturers Leading economists, financial experts and industry stakeholders have described Dangote Group‘s investments as major drivers of…
Navy: Sophisticated Syndicates, Not Petty Thieves, Behind Crude Oil Theft
The Nigerian Navy says crude oil theft is being driven by highly coordinated and sophisticated syndicates, as it uncovered three suspected illegal refining sites, six reservoirs and about 99,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and illegally refined AGO in Rivers and Delta States. Crude theft is a major challenge facing Nigeria’s oil production level.…
Nigeria’s Tax Revenue Hits ₦21.6tn in H1 2026 — Uba Sani
National tax revenue climbed to approximately ₦21.6 trillion in the first half of 2026, representing a 49 per cent increase from the same period last year, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has said. Uba Sani, Governor of Kaduna State. Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has disclosed that the national tax revenue has risen to ₦21.6 trillion…
Chevron, Eni Seal Major Deals to Expand Oil Operations in Venezuela
US energy giant Chevron and Italy’s Eni have signed major agreements to expand oil production in Venezuela, with billions of dollars in planned investments as the country seeks to revive its struggling petroleum industry. US and Venezuela sign major oil deals as Washington expands influence in Caracas Chevron and several other global energy companies have…
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