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Dangote Refinery Plans Potential $5 Billion IPO as Nigeria Seeks Broader Domestic Ownership of Strategic Energy Asset
LAGOS, August 14 — Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to pursue a retail-focused initial public offering in Nigeria by October, potentially creating one of Africa's largest listings and opening wider domestic participation in the ownership of the country's largest refining project.
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Africa’s industrial competitiveness is increasingly shaped by the cost and reliability of electricit
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Africa’s industrial competitiveness is increasingly shaped by the cost and reliability of electricity. Explore how energy costs affect manufacturers, why diesel dependence raises p
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US Midwest Storms Disrupt Power Networks as Severe Weather Raises Infrastructure and Business Continuity Risks
CHICAGO, August 12 — Severe storms across the US Midwest have disrupted electricity networks and left more than 800,000 customers without power, highlighting the operational and economic risks facing businesses as extreme weather places additional pressure on critical infrastructure.
OPEC Cuts 2026 Oil Demand Growth Outlook Again as War Disrupts Global Energy Consumption
August 12 — OPEC has lowered its forecast for global oil-demand growth in 2026 for the fourth consecutive month, adding another layer of uncertainty to an energy market already being reshaped by conflict, disrupted shipping routes and weaker visibility over global economic activity.
Attacks on Healthcare Facilities Increase Pressure on Conflict-Affected Health Systems Worldwide
GENEVA, August 14 — More than 900 attacks on healthcare facilities, workers and patients have been recorded in conflict zones during 2026, placing additional pressure on health systems already operating with limited capacity and increasing the difficulty of delivering essential services during prolonged crises.
Hormuz Tensions Put Energy Security and Global Shipping Costs Back at the Centre of Market Risk
August 13 — Renewed tensions between Iran and the United States are keeping the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of global energy and shipping risk, with competing claims over control of the waterway adding uncertainty for companies and investors already facing disrupted trade routes.
