India has sent a team of its geologists to Zambia to look for copper and cobalt as part of its bigger plan to secure minerals needed for its clean energy …
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Nigeria Offers U.S. Access to Critical Minerals in Exchange for Eased Visa Restrictions on ECOWAS Officials
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has made a bold diplomatic offer to the United States—access to Nigeria’s critical and rare earth minerals in exchange for easing …
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The Commonwealth’s Critical Role in Shaping a Fairer Global Trade Future
In today’s fast-changing world — marked by global instability, climate urgency, and fractured supply chains — the 56-nation Commonwealth is emerging as a powerful force for inclusive and sustainable economic …
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CCS Technology Can Help Nigeria Curb Carbon Emissions and Boost Resource Recovery – Expert
A geoscientist and environmental expert, Dr. Luqman Olawale, has called on the Nigerian government and petroleum industry stakeholders to embrace Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology as a dual-purpose tool …
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Rand Holds Firm as Ramaphosa-Trump Meeting Overshadows South Africa’s 2025 Budget
South Africa’s currency, the rand, remained largely stable on Thursday despite political tension triggered by a controversial encounter between President Cyril Ramaphosa and U.S. President Donald Trump, which took the …