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By Udeme Akpan Crude oil prices climbed toward $70 per barrel, up from $67 last week, as rising tensions between the United States and Iran heightened fears of supply disruptions. The rally followed the collapse of nuclear talks in Oman, which failed to bridge differences between both countries. Market sentiment was further jolted after the US […] The post Crude oil nears $70 as US-Iran tensions rattle market appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Udeme Akpan The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has urged global investors to capitalise on opportunities in Nigeria’s 2025 licensing round, offering 50 oil and gas blocks across diverse terrains. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, made the call on Tuesday at the opening of the 10th anniversary of […] The post FG woos global investors to invest in 50 oil blocks under 2025 licensing round appeared first on Vanguard News.

Zimbabwe's cabinet on Tuesday approved sweeping changes to the constitution as part of a bid to extend 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term till 2030, angering opposition figures who warned any changes had to be put to a national referendum.

"Africa does not lack resources. What it lacks is processing capacity, industrial scale, and disciplined execution.” The post BUA Chairman calls for shift from raw material extraction to value addition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigerian lawmakers have made a sharp U-turn, approving the live electronic publication of election results after a wave of public backlash. Just last week, the Senate had rejected a proposal that would force polling units to upload results in real time.

The Gates Foundation is pushing back against social media claims that Bill Gates is behind a sudden spike in mosquitoes in Kenya. The rumours, led by politician Paul Muite on X.

Ethiopian Airlines has reported a revenue of $4.4 billion during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding its target by 2%, the airline announced on Tuesday

South Africa has announced a significant 16% national decline in rhino poaching for 2025, crediting intensified anti-trafficking efforts and integrated strategies, even as certain regions faced severe increases.

Tensions are escalating at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar after a medical student died during clashes between police and students protesting delayed scholarship payments. Authorities have ordered students to leave campus, leaving many uncertain about what comes next.

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said Tuesday that its net profit jumped 45 percent last year on strong sales of cancer drugs, as it expands its reach in the United States and China. The post AstraZeneca profit jumps as cancer drug sales grow appeared first on Vanguard News.