In a time when populist rhetoric and anti-science sentiment dominate global headlines, a landmark international study has found that trust in science remains strong—particularly in Africa. Trust in science remains strong globally, especially in Africa African nations like Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya rank among the top five globally in public trust in scientists Citizens in…
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According to the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, as seen in a recent report, oil marketers are now buying Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) for N797.66 per liter. Oil marketers in Nigeria are buying petrol for N797.66 per liter. Dangote Refinery initiated a price war, forcing independent oil marketers to run at a loss. The…
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To further enforce its new policy of anti-colonial influence, the predominantly French-speaking West African country of Niger has exited the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIC). Niger has exited the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIC). The country formed a regional alliance with Burkina Faso and Mali to create the Alliance of the Sahel States…
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Monday that the Suez Canal is losing around $800 million in revenue each month due to regional instability. President al-Sisi announced Suez Canal is losing around $800 million monthly. Houthi rebels responsible for disrupting global shipping and increasing costs. President Sisi estimated disruptions could cost Egypt $7 billion…
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Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has unveiled plans to build Nigeria’s largest seaport at the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun State. Aliko Dangote plans to build Nigeria’s largest seaport at the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun State. His company, Dangote Group, has resumed construction of a 6-million-metric-ton-per-annum cement factory in Itori, expected…
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A $160 million South African phosphate mine, owned by billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital Investments Ltd., is facing a new legal challenge after more than a decade of environmental disputes. The Elandsfontein Mine, owned by African Rainbow Capital Investments Ltd., faces new legal challenge from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The lawsuit was filed…
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