Oil prices ease as markets weigh Washington’s Russia sanctions signal
Oil retreated from recent highs while investors weighed possible changes to U.S. restrictions on Russian energy and continuing disruption risks in the Middle East.
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Nigeria & West Africa
More headlines →Lagos water agency official says network serves just 1.03% of residents
A striking official estimate has renewed questions about public water access in Nigeria’s most populous urban centre.
Stalled Katsina wind project illustrates hurdles for renewable energy
A long-delayed wind-power project has become a case study in the difficulties of financing and completing clean-energy infrastructure.
Two Nigerian films compete for Africa’s Best Film at AMAA 2026
Nigeria has two contenders in the top film category at the 2026 Africa Movie Academy Awards, according to the nominations report.
Health advocates highlight gaps in coordinating patient care in Nigeria
Stakeholders warn that fragmented health services can leave patients handling difficult referrals and follow-up arrangements themselves.
Around the world
More headlines →China reports 4.5% third-quarter growth as Asian shares trade unevenly
China’s quarterly economic figures beat expectations slightly while several Asian markets remained unsettled by technology-sector valuations.
IMF chief urges safeguards as AI investment accelerates
Kristalina Georgieva said artificial intelligence could produce serious risks if oversight and ethical standards fail to keep pace with adoption.
Global climate panel fails to agree on next assessment timetable
An IPCC meeting in Addis Ababa was suspended without a timetable for the next major climate-science review.
Zelenskyy seeks support after U.S. pauses new Russia sanctions
Ukraine’s president urged continued backing for sanctions aimed at Moscow after President Trump moved to suspend their implementation.
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